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Our Favorite Young Adult Books for National Book Lovers’ Day
Thursday, August 4, 2022
YA recommendations from IRRC staff.
Reed to Step Down as Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.
Sisters With a Lot to Give (and Sell) for Dyslexia Support
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Grace, 12, and Sophie, 10, are working hard to fundraise and raise dyslexia awareness.
Gibbs Selected for Leadership Academy
Monday, July 26, 2021
IRRC grad student to receive mentoring, work on project during year-long experience.
Free IRRC Service Helps Iowa Children With Reading Disabilities
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The Iowa Reading Research Center introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing.
Gibbs Recognized by College of Education for Research Paper
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
IRRC Graduate Student Assistant Anna Gibbs was recognized for her submission to the 2021 Graduate Student Research Paper Award.
Kluck and Mechelke Recognized by University of Iowa as Student Employee of the Year Honorees
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Two Iowa Reading Research Center student employees recognized as two of the top student employees on campus.
IRRC Closely Involved in Implementing New Dyslexia Legislation in Iowa
Monday, August 31, 2020
Dyslexia advocates are enthusiastic about teachers receiving more training and getting children the help they need.
Resources for Helping Families to Support Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
New content is being developed to encourage literacy learning at home.
Reed and Colleagues to Measure Improvement of Literacy Outcomes of Students in Juvenile Justice Schools in New Four-Year Study
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
A $3.3 million study funded by the Institute of Educational Science will seek to add knowledge about evidence-based instruction in such settings.
Bringing Awareness to Dyslexia, One Cookie at a Time
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Three young girls go door-to-door selling cookies and starting conversations about dyslexia.
Education and Advocacy Tool Available for Families Through eLearning Dyslexia Overview Module
Monday, May 13, 2019
The module is available at no cost to Iowa families and other Iowa residents wanting to learn about dyslexia.