The Science of Reading Star Awards

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Think of the educators in your world—especially those devoted to literacy. Do you know someone who has transformed their classroom and empowered their students with the Science of Reading? What about someone who’s gone above and beyond core instruction based in the Science of Reading to apply these evidence-based practices in less traditional ways in areas like assessment, intervention, biliteracy, and beyond? We think they deserve to be celebrated! Honor their work by nominating them for a Science of Reading Star Award.

The 2023 Science of Reading Star Award application window is now closed. Please return next year to nominate a Science of Reading star!

Award categories

Last year, our first-ever Science of Reading Star Awards were a huge success. We received more than 300 nominations from all corners of the country, and heard inspirational stories from educators driving change with the Science of Reading in their classrooms, schools, and districts. We can’t wait to find more stars!


[Grand Prize] The Changemaker: For exemplary leadership in guiding a district through a shift to the Science of Reading.


The Data Dynamo: For commendable use of data to align a literacy system and maximize student achievement.


The Language Luminary: For outstanding success in developing the skills and strengths of emergent bilingual students.

The Knowledge Builder: For showing the world that the Science of Reading is more than just phonics, and empowers students with knowledge from elementary to middle school.

The Intervention Innovator: For admirable use of intervention strategies to get at-risk readers back on track.

Rookie of the Year: For the new educator who has made commendable gains with research-based instruction.

 

ESSER Ace: For notable and innovative use of stimulus funds to help kids rediscover the joy of reading.

Prizes

All award winners will receive:

  • Exclusive early access to a NEW Science of Reading Professional Development resource from Susan Lambert coming in Summer 2023.
  • A library of Science of Reading books to guide their journey.
  • A subscription to The Reading League Journal.
  • A spotlight on an episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast.

The Grand Prize winner will receive full conference registration and associated travel costs to Big Sky Literacy Summit in Big Sky, Montana, September 2023 (dates forthcoming). 

Submission form

The 2023 Science of Reading Star Award application window is now closed. Please return next year to nominate a Science of Reading star!