Submit a nomination to The Science of Reading Star Awards!

Rules and tips for a successful submission

Please nominate for only one category at a time, but you may submit multiple entries.
Your submission could include:
- An overview of the educator, school, or district’s journey with the Science of Reading.
- How they overcame challenges.
- How they are empowering their students with the Science of Reading.
- How they implemented strong Science of Reading practices, and what results they are seeing.
The more specific you can be in your submission, the better! If data is a big part of your story, we’d love to hear about it.
As part of your entry, you agree to allow us to contact you about the details of your application.
If you are short-listed as a finalist, a member of the Amplify team will be in contact by March 2025.

Good luck!

We are accepting nominations through January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The District Captain: For the district that exemplifies strong Science of Reading practices across the board.

The Literacy Legend: For the school that has seen significant reading gains among their students school-wide when using the Science of Reading.

The Changemaker: For showcasing exemplary Science of Reading routines and practices, and serving as an inspiration to others on the journey.
The Language Luminary: For outstanding success in developing the skills and strengths of emergent bilingual students and English/multilingual learners.
The Background Knowledge Builder: For showing the world that the Science of Reading empowers students with knowledge, context, and vocabulary from elementary through middle school.
The MTSS Maestro: For implementing a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that creates a thriving and robust literacy ecosystem.
The Science of Reading Rookie: For a teacher in their first year of teaching, already making strides with the Science of Reading.
The Cross-Disciplinarian: For skilled weaving of literacy practices across subject areas in the classroom.
The Writing Whiz: For integrating writing instruction with the Science of Reading, cultivating articulate and confident writers through innovative and effective practices.