Helping Students Read Better and Learn More
The Iowa Reading Research Center strives to improve the literacy skills of all students through research with students, professional learning for educators, and technical assistance for school districts.
Blog

Literacy Is Every Subject
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Literacy skills, such as reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and knowledge of text structures, are critical for students’ success in academic subjects.

A Necessary Balancing Act—Fidelity and Contextual Fit
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Fidelity and contextual fit are complementary considerations in evidence-based literacy instruction. This post introduces some strategies for improving intervention feasibility without sacrificing fidelity.

Data-Based Decision-Making for Core Instruction: Not Just for Intervention
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Teachers can use data to guide instructional decisions in Tier 1 settings.
News

Introducing New Data Literacy Resources for Caregivers and Educators
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The IRRC is releasing new resources to facilitate communication between teachers and caregivers about student literacy data.

Staff Picks: Book Series
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Our staff members share their favorite book series from childhood.

National Novel Writing Month: Tips for Long-Form Writing
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Learn tips for staying motivated during long writing projects.