The Reading League Kansas

The Reading League Kansas is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.  The Reading League Kansas was created in 2020 by Kansas educators to support the advancement of the Science of Reading in Kansas while collaborating with educators across the nation and world.  

According to The Nation’s Report Card collected from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment, 40% of 4th graders in Kansas scored Below NAEP Basic Level.  The percentage of students in Kansas who performed at or above the NAEP Proficient level was just 31 percent in 2022.  Addressing the reading crisis is crucial because proficiency in reading is the foundation for all learning. When children become proficient readers, they unlock the potential for academic success and lifelong opportunities. The Reading League Kansas works to shift these statistics by providing free and low-cost professional learning aligned with the science of reading to educators in the state of Kansas.  Wondering what the Science of Reading and evidence-aligned reading instruction is?  Check out The Reading League’s brief explanation here.

The Reading League Kansas is committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within our organization and work across Kansas. You can read The Reading League’s statement on DEIB to learn more.

Meet Our Team

Anna FritzTRL KS President & Founding Member
Diane CallewaertTRL KS Vice-President & Founding Member
Tiffany Seaman
Tiffany SeamanTRL KS Secretary
David MartinTRL KS Treasurer
Special Education Teacher
OG/Associate
Private Reading Tutor
Janell NeerTRL KS Board Member
Shelly Todd
Shelly ToddDirector of Community of Practice
Shelley Blackwell
Shelley BlackwellTRL KS Board Member
April Schoenberg
April SchoenbergDirector of Events
Rachel Rubio
Rachel RubioDirector of Marketing & Membership

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