American Reading Forum
A community of literacy scholars & teachers
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our 2025 conference begins on Wednesday, December 10! The program reflects on the evolution of 21st-century literacies and imagine a path forward through the societal, technological, and cultural shifts that have influenced literacy education over the last three decades.
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2025 ARF program.
The 2024 ARF Yearbook is available. Read feature reflections from the conference co-chairs and award winners, along with featured articles from the conference about navigating scripted curricula, student development in an after school STEM program, and mental health support in teacher preparation programs.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 AWARD WINNERS!
During the 2024 ARF conference, several awards were given to deserving ARF members. Congratulations to the following awardees:
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Brenda S. Townsend Service Award - Jennifer Van Allen
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Gary Moorman Early Career Scholar Award - Jennifer VanSlander
The American Reading Forum is a nonprofit, professional organization composed of individuals who share an interest in the improvement of reading. While the American Reading Forum is an organization that facilitates the dissemination of ideas and research, it places highest priority on providing its members opportunities for critical discussion of ideas, issues, research and emerging research interests and paradigms.
2025 ARF Conference
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