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The Kentucky Reading Research Center serves as a resource hub and research clearinghouse for educators, administrators, policymakers, and families committed to advancing literacy outcomes across the Commonwealth. Our mission is to connect the latest, evidence-based research with the people and communities working every day to improve reading achievement for all learners. We invite you to explore our growing library of resources, connect with our team, and be part of a statewide movement to ensure every Kentucky learner has the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. Together, we can close the literacy gap and create bright futures for all.

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for Kentucky Leaders, Educators & Families

Explore the most effective, evidence-based literacy resources grounded in the latest academic research, along with practical tools and strategies to support the students you serve.

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Content-rich literacy instruction is a low-cost, high-impact lever that builds students' knowledge.

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Tools and strategies for success with every student.

Connecting literacy instruction to content helps students build stronger topic knowledge.

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Resources to help your student grow as a confident reader.

Students build knowledge of the world through content-rich materials and teaching.

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Equipping tomorrow's educators with impactful literacy instruction.

Prepare future teachers to intentionally build knowledge through literacy instruction.

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