Welcome to Pennsylvania's literacy movement! Visit us at https://xitter.cf/t.co/eeDFI5NX4O to learn more and take action. #PALiteracy #EndTheLiteracyCrisis

Pennsylvania
Joined November 2024
70% of PA voters say literacy should be a top state priority. That's rare level of agreement, and it's an important reminder with the election just over a week away. Let's turn it into action. Join the movement: paliteracy.org
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Students, families, teachers, and advocates showed up at the PA Capitol for Dyslexia Awareness Month. 💙 Thank you for raising your voices for every child's opportunity to learn to read. Stay involved: cm.teachplus.org/h/r/D1C00CE… #PALiteracy #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
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From students proudly holding signs to parents, teachers, and advocates sharing their stories, the Capitol was filled with people passionate about helping every child become a strong reader. 📚 Every voice matters, and we're grateful for each one!
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Passing Act 47 was a milestone. Now it's time to turn policy into practice! Advocates called for $50 million in statewide teacher training to help bring evidence-based reading instruction to every PA classroom. When kids read, PA succeeds! 💙
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Thank you to PA Literacy Champion @SenatorPattyKim for standing up for Pennsylvania’s readers! 📚 Share to show your gratitude 💙
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Teachers carry literacy policy into our classrooms. In PA, they're leading the work from the start. We'll talk about it w/ the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, @PADeptofEd, @TeachPlusPA, @SSD_Scranton & @ExcelinEd. Tues, 10/27 @ 12:30pm Register: leo.gradelevelreading.net/re…
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Dyslexia Awareness Month at the PA State Capitol with @pabranchida @ReadingLeaguePA and @DD_PA 📚
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Act 47 was a big step forward. To keep the momentum, PA must invest in: 📚 Training teachers 📚 Updating curriculum 📚 Screening kids early Reading opens doors. Let’s make sure every kid can walk through them. Get involved: paliteracy.org/join-us
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Thank you, PA Literacy Champion Rep. Tom Mehaffie! In his district, Middletown Area teachers committed to the science of reading and have seen 3 straight years of above-expected reading growth. Drop a 📚 in the comments to show your gratitude, too!
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For too long and for too many children, reading support has arrived too late. Join us 10/21 in Harrisburg to change that. We're standing alongside @pabranchida, @ReadingLeaguePA, and @DDPA_12. Register Here: paliteracy.org/events/dyslex…
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The @nytimes asked 37 researchers to rank 30 ideas for improving schools. It's no surprise the science of reading came out near the top 📚 Looking for more info on where PA's literacy work stands and what comes next? We've got you covered: paliteracy.org/data-and-reso….
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Thank you, PA Literacy Champion Rep. Marla Brown! 📚 The Mohawk grad joined us in visiting her home district this spring to listen, learn, and celebrate their 3 straight years of "Well Above" reading growth. Join us in thanking her 👇
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Dyslexia Awareness Month: a reminder that with structured literacy, every kid can become a confident reader. We’re bringing that message to the State Capitol with @TeachPlusPA, @pabranchida, @ReadingLeaguePA, and @DDPA_12 on Wed, 10/21. Register: paliteracy.org/events/dyslex…
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Brett Tingley of@Parents4RJ will join our 10/14 coalition call to share how she helped build a parent movement for literacy change in OH and how to do the same in PA. Join Us at 4pm: paliteracy.org/events/octobe… Check out the short film before the call: parentsforreadingjustice.org…
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Thank you, Sen. Michele Brooks of the @PASenateGOP for standing up for Pennsylvania's readers this budget season! 📚 We're proud to name her a PA Literacy Champion! Drop a message below to show your appreciation.
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This Dyslexia Awareness Month, we're joining @DyslexiaIDA PA, @ReadingLeaguePA, and @DDPA_12 in Harrisburg to share what's possible when every child gets the scientifically proven instruction they deserve. Join us Wed, 10/21! Learn more and register: paliteracy.org/events/dyslex…
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We know the literacy crisis starts long before elementary school. @TeachPlusPA Policy Fellow Suzanne Shaffer explains why early education matters and what's at stake if we don't invest in it. Join us in making early literacy a priority: paliteracy.org/join-us
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Meet a Literacy Champion: @SenFrankFarry Sen. Farry knows the future depends on a strong talent pipeline, and that pipeline starts with kids' ability to read. We're grateful to have a partner in Harrisburg who sees that connection. Drop a 📚 below to say thanks.
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Strong reading instruction takes clear guidance and well-prepared teachers. @PennLive's reporting highlights an update shared with our coalition on efforts to strengthen literacy training for PA teachers. Read and share: pennlive.com/education/2026/…
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"Literacy is the foundation of the educational experience. Without it, nothing comes together for a student." -- House Republican Leader Jesse Topper We recently enjoyed the chance to chat with him in his district office. Let's keep building! 📚
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