Press Release Archive

Archive ILA Press Releases

• 2023

  • Sam Houston State University Receives Highest Seal of Approval From International Literacy Association
    October 30, 2023
  • International Literacy Association Releases New Research Advisory on Dyslexia
    October 2, 2023
  • International Literacy Association Announces Opening of 2024 Awards and Grants Application Period
    August 7, 2023
  • Authors to Watch: Rising Stars in Children's and Young Adult Literature Honored by International Literacy Association
    July 14, 2023
  • Diane Lapp Named Recipient of International Literacy Association's William S. Gray Citation of Merit
    July 10, 2023
  • ILA Names New Editor Team for The Reading Teacher
    June 15, 2023
  • Equity in Education Takes Center Stage at ILA and DSU Event
    May 19, 2023
  • J. Helen Perkins Named Vice President of ILA Board of Directors
    May 22, 2023
  • Reading Research Quarterly Issues Call for Submissions on Literacy in the Age of AI
    May 11, 2023
  • Delaware 2022 Teacher of the Year to Deliver Keynote at International Literacy Association Event
    May 2, 2023
  • Sam Houston State University Receives ILA National Recognition
    May 1, 2023
  • International Literacy Association Helps Fund Local Elementary School Library Rehab
    April 26, 2023
  • International Literacy Association Partners With Delaware State University on DEI Event
    March 17, 2023
  • ILA Board Announces New Executive Director; Interim ED Nicola Wedderburn Takes the Helm Permanently
    February 1, 2023
  • International Literacy Association Accepting Submissions for 2023 Awards & Grants
    January 31, 2023
  • ILA Announces Its 2023 Global List of 30 Under 30 Literacy Leaders
    January 10, 2023

• 2022

  • Search Opens for Next Editor Team of The Reading Teacher
    November 8, 2022
  • Grambling State University Teacher Prep Program Gets High Marks From the International Literacy Association
    November 2, 2022
  • McDaniel and Notre Dame Colleges Receive ILA National Recognition
    July 15, 2022
  • Linnea Ehri Receives William S. Gray Citation of Merit
    July 5, 2022
  • Winners of International Literacy Association's 2022 Children's and Young Adults' Book Awards Announced
    July 5, 2022
  • ILA Names New Editor Team for Reading Research Quarterly
    June 7, 2022
  • International Literacy Association Extends Nomination Deadline for 2023 30 Under 30 List
    May 25, 2022
  • Kia Brown-Dudley Named Vice President of ILA Board of Directors
    May 20, 2022
  • International Literacy Association Hosting Town Hall on Censorship and the Role of School Librarians Around the Globe
    April 19, 2022
  • Two Salisbury University Programs Receive ILA National Recognition
    March 14, 2022
  • ILA Board Names Nicola Wedderburn New Interim Executive Director
    February 3, 2022

• 2021

  • Grambling State University, Notre Dame College and The University of Texas Permian Basin Receive ILA National Recognition
    December 20, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Accepting Applications for New Editors of Reading Research Quarterly
    November 15, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Accepting Nominations for 2022 Awards and Grants
    September 1, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Names Winners of 2021 Awards, Including William S. Gray Citation of Merit
    July 1, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-at-Large to Board of Directors
    May 21, 2021
  • University of North Georgia Receives ILA National Recognition With Distinction for Excellence in Literacy Professional Preparation
    May 19, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Announces 2021 Children's and Young Adults' Book Awards Winners
    May 12, 2021
  • International Literacy Association Partners With CODE to Offer Research Grants to African Scholars
    March 3, 2021
  • ILA's 30 Under 30 List Honors Emerging Leaders in 12 Countries
    January 11, 2021

• 2020

  • International Literacy Association Announces 2020 Children's and Young Adults' Book Award Winners
    October 15, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Names Timothy V. Rasinski Recipient of 2020 William S. Gray Citation of Merit
    October 15, 2020
  • Important Announcement Regarding ILA Next
    September 14, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Suspends Choices Reading Program for 2020–2021
    June 23, 2020
  • ILA Partners With #KidLit4BlackLives Community on Virtual Town Hall for Teachers and Families
    June 15, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Names New Editor Team for Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
    June 10, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Names New Editor Team for The Reading Teacher
    June 10, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Justice Through Literacy
    June 1, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Postpones Webinar in Light of Protests Across the United States
    May 31, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
    May 22, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Cancels 2020 Conference Amid Covid-19 and its Impact on Education
    May 13, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Releases 2020 Choices Reading Lists
    May 1, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Seeks Nominations for Next 30 Under 30 List
    April 1, 2020
  • International Literacy Association Opens Call For Editors; Introduces New Editorship Model
    January 27, 2020
  • International Literacy Association's 2020 What's Hot in Literacy Report Finds Barriers in Education, Support Needed for Educators
    January 22, 2020

• 2019

  • International Literacy Association Declares High-Quality Literacy Instruction a Human Right
    September 9, 2019
  • International Literacy Association's New Brief Reaffirms Organization's Stance on Phonics Instruction
    July 31, 2019
  • ILA Launches National Recognition Initiative to Evaluate and Award Exceptional Literacy Professional Prep Programs
    July 19, 2019
  • ILA Discontinuing as Member of CAEP; Will No Longer Provide SPA Program Review as Part of CAEP Accreditation Process
    July 18, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Creates Framework for Crafting a Learning Culture
    June 25, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Releases Advocacy Manual on Protecting Children's Rights to Read
    May 20, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-at-Large to Board of Directors
    May 14, 2019
  • International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2019 Choices Reading Lists Highlight "Own Voices" Texts
    May 1, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Offers Guidelines for Integrating Digital Technologies Into Early Literacy Education
    April 23, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Launches Equity Scholarship for Local Teachers
    March 12, 2019
  • Chelsea Clinton, Pedro A. Noguera and Others to Speak at Global Literacy Conference in New Orleans
    February 19, 2019
  • International Literacy Association Highlights Benefits of Reading Practice and Volume
    January 31, 2019
  • Global 30 Under 30 List Honors Literacy Leaders From 13 Countries
    January 7, 2019

• 2018

  • Teacher-Led Read-Alouds, In-School Independent Reading Key to Effective Literacy Instruction
    December 18, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's Children's Rights to Read Pledge Hits 1,000 Signatures
    December 14, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Recruits Support for Detroit Literacy Lawsuit Appeal
    December 4, 2018
  • ILA Proposes More Expansive Approach to Literature Selection
    November 30, 2018
  • Michigan State Board of Education Incorporates ILA's Standards 2017 Into New Teacher Preparation Standards
    November 29, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Presents Updated Literacy Professional Preparation Standards to State ELA Consultants
    October 19, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Advocates for Student-Centered Model of Data Collection and Interpretation
    October 16, 2018
  • International Literacy Association (ILA) Launches Global Campaign on Children's Rights to Read
    September 7, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's New Brief Unpacks the 2017 NAEP Reading Results
    August 24, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's Latest Brief Defines Contexts of Learning in a Digital Age
    July 31, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Recognizes Top Children's and Young Adult Titles at Annual Awards Ceremony
    July 26, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Announces Winners of William S. Gray Citation of Merit, Other Awards at Annual Conference
    July 23, 2018
  • New Members of International Literacy Association's Board of Directors Begin Terms
    July 3, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's Equity in Education Program Fosters Inclusive School Environment for LGBTQ Youth
    June 27, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Earns Top Honor at Association Media & Publishing's 38th Annual EXCEL Awards
    June 26, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's Updated Code of Conduct Establishes Anti-Harassment Measures for all Meetings and Events
    June 25, 2018
  • International Literacy Association (ILA) Advocates for Teacher-Driven Professional Learning
    June 5, 2018
  • International Literacy Association (ILA) Unveils Updated Standards for Literacy Professionals
    May 15, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's (ILA) 2018 Choices Reading Lists Help Diversify Bookshelves
    May 1, 2018
  • International Literacy Association (ILA) Defines Fluency and its Role in Reading Proficiency
    April 23, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's (ILA) Latest Brief Helps Literacy Coaches Choose the Right Instructional Model
    March 12, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's Latest Brief Helps Educators Explain Phonics Instruction to Families
    February 20, 2018
  • International Literacy Association Mourns the Loss of Dr. William H. Teale
    February 5, 2018
  • International Literacy Association's 2018 What's Hot in Literacy Report Shows Educators Prioritize Issues of Equity, Access and Quality
    January 8, 2018

• 2017

  • International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Roles and Limitations of Standardized Reading Tests
    November 15, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Importance of Vocabulary and Oral Language Development in Second-Language Learning
    October 17, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Importance of Home Language Maintenance in Literacy Education
    September 12, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Seeks Nominations for Next 30 Under 30 List
    September 8, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Shares Message of Support in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
    August 28, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Statement of Solidarity with Charlottesville
    August 14, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Closing the Digital Divide
    August 14, 2017
  • International Literacy Association (ILA) Appoints New Editors to Leading Literacy Journal
    July 19, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Recognizes Top Children's and Young Adult Titles at Annual Awards Ceremony
    July 17, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Announces Winner of Inaugural Corwin Literacy Leader Award, others at Annual Conference
    July 17, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Brief Defines Three Leading Characteristics of Culturally Proficient and Academically Rigorous Classrooms
    July 6, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Best Practices in Literacy Assessment
    June 12, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Issues Advisory on Best Practices in Literacy Teacher Preparation
    June 5, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
    May 16, 2017
  • International Literacy Association Releases 2017 Choices Reading Lists
    May 3, 2017
  • Global Survey of Educators Reveals Gap in Literacy Priorities
    January 11, 2017

• 2016

  • International Literacy Association Unveils Second Annual 30 Under 30 List
    September 1, 2016
  • The International Literacy Association Announces 2016 Honorees for Achievement in Literacy Instruction and Research
    July 19, 2016
  • International Literacy Association elects new Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
    July 5, 2016
  • International Literacy Association releases 2017 Choices Reading Lists
    June 28, 2016
  • The International Literacy Association Releases Roadmap to Evaluate and Implement Literacy Education Reform
    March 29, 2016
  • The International Literacy Association Is Now Accepting Nominations for its 2016 30 Under 30 List
    March 14, 2016

• 2015

  • The International Literacy Association Defines Unique Roles of School-Based Specialized Literacy Professionals
    October 8, 2015
  • International Literacy Association Unveils Inaugural 30 Under 30 List
    September 1, 2015
  • International Literacy Association Task Force on Teacher Preparation Releases Preliminary Report on Landscape of State-Level Standards for Literacy Instruction
    August 18, 2015
  • The International Literacy Association Honors Recipients of the 2015 ILA Awards for Achievement in Literacy Instruction and Research
    August 4, 2015
  • The USA Today Charitable Foundation Becomes Part of the International Literacy Association
    July 16, 2015
  • The International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members to Board of Directors for the 2015–2018 Term
    May 11, 2015
  • The International Literacy Association Is Now Accepting Nominations for its First 30 Under 30 List
    May 1, 2015
  • The International Literacy Association Launches Coalition During First Leaders For Literacy Day On April 14th
    April 15, 2015
  • New Co-Editors Appointed to The Reading Teacher by the International Literacy Association
    March 13, 2015
  • International Literacy Association Calls for Strong Literacy Commitment in ESEA Reauthorization Bill
    February 19, 2015
  • International Literacy Association Explores the Transformative Power of Literacy at the 2015 Annual Conference in St. Louis This July
    January 27, 2015