Florida Center for Reading Research

📸 Yesterday, Dr. Laurie Lee & Dr. Kevin Smith presented at the FL Dept. of Corrections Summit in Orlando! They shared evidence-based literacy strategies with adult ed & CTE educators. Great energy, great feedback! #FCRR #LiteracyMatters #CTE #AdultEducation

ICYMI...📖 New infographic from @NCILiteracy! Kindergartners thrive when literacy is paired with science & social studies. Boost vocabulary + comprehension with content-rich instruction. 🔗 bit.ly/4kXDu8c #EarlyLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FCRR

Congratulations to these Florida State University faculty and staff members from across campus on receiving national and international recognition for their notable achievements!🔸fla.st/49IRH96C

📚✨ FCRR is proud to support literacy and community engagement! Check out Boys Town North Florida’s 6th Annual Book Fair—a joyful celebration of reading that brought families together and put books into the hands of young readers. bit.ly/3U57Yct

Beat the summer heat with cool activities that support foundational reading skills! The FCRR Student Center Activities has free downloadable resources for children pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Explore at: fcrr.org/student-center…

🔤 For early readers, focus on phonemic awareness—play rhyming games, clap out syllables, and explore letter sounds together. #EarlyLiteracy #FCRR

🚨 Big news in early literacy! Newark schools are adopting the AI-powered Amira screener this fall as part of NJ’s state reading plan. FCRR’s Dr. Yaacov Petscher helped validate this tool’s effectiveness in identifying reading challenges early. 🔗 bit.ly/4lznARz

📖 Kids love hearing the same story on repeat—and that’s a good thing! Going back to familiar favorites helps them build fluency and become more confident readers. Don’t worry if they want to read the same story again (and again)! #ReadingFluency #FCRR

📖 New infographic from @NCILiteracy! Kindergartners thrive when literacy is paired with science & social studies. Boost vocabulary + comprehension with content-rich instruction. 🔗 bit.ly/4kXDu8c #EarlyLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FCRR

Big thanks to FSU Schools for hosting yesterday’s Summer Reading & Math event! 📚➕ We’re proud to partner in creating joyful, hands-on learning experiences that inspire young minds. 💡💙 #FSUS #SummerLearning #ReadingAndMath #EducationPartners

🧩 Use FCRR’s free Student Center Activities to support foundational reading skills at home or in the classroom! Explore: fcrr.org #LiteracyResources #FCRR

🚨 Faculty Spotlight! Dr. @SoniaCabell, a leading voice in early literacy at FCRR, shares how conversation is key to reading success. 🗣️ “Conversations are how we learn language.” 📖 Read more: news.fsu.edu/news/education… #LiteracyMatters #FSU #FCRR #EarlyLiteracy @FloridaState

Coaches: Help teachers plan for differentiated instruction! Dr. Kevin Smith shares how to use student data to meet diverse needs. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/4ajDXYpdowk #FCRR #DifferentiatedInstruction #LiteracyCoaching

📘 Support older readers by discussing vocabulary, encouraging text-based discussions, and connecting reading to real-world topics. #AdolescentLiteracy #FCRR

📚 Encourage a love of reading by letting children choose their own books. Interest-driven reading boosts motivation and engagement! #LiteracyTips #FCRR

FSU researchers, including FCRR’s Dr. Yaacov Petscher, are transforming early literacy screening with game-based assessments to help teachers identify struggling readers—fast. Now licensed to Ventris Learning and headed to classrooms by 2026. 📖 Read more: news.fsu.edu/news/education…

Principals: Want to improve literacy outcomes? Dr. Brooke Solz introduces FCRR’s Literacy Walkthrough Tools—non-evaluative, evidence-based, and ready to use. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/NNoQfz2NR74 #SchoolLeadership #FCRR #LiteracyWalkthrough

We’re live at the final day of @EducationFL's Summer Literacy Institute in Orlando! The Florida Center for Reading Research is proud to connect, collaborate, and champion literacy. 📚✨ #FCRR #LiteracyMatters #FLDOE #SummerLiteracyInstitute