2025 Science of reading star awards
Submit a nomination to the Science of Reading Star Awards!
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Applications are now closed for this year’s cycle.
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Rules and tips for a successful submission
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Please nominate for only one category at a time, but you may submit multiple entries.
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Your submission could include:
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An overview of the educator, school, or district’s journey with the Science of Reading.
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How they overcame challenges.
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How they are empowering their students with the Science of Reading.
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How they implemented strong Science of Reading practices, and what results they are seeing.
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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.
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As part of your entry, you agree to allow us to contact you about the details of your application.
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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.
Award categories
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.
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The Changemaker: For showcasing exemplary Science of Reading routines and practices, and serving as an inspiration to others on the journey.
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The Language Luminary: For outstanding success in developing the skills and strengths of emergent bilingual students and English/multilingual learners.
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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.
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The MTSS Maestro: For implementing a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that creates a thriving and robust literacy ecosystem.
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The Science of Reading Rookie: For a teacher in their first year of teaching, already making strides with the Science of Reading.
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The Cross-Disciplinarian: For skilled weaving of literacy practices across subject areas in the classroom.
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The Writing Whiz: For integrating writing instruction with the Science of Reading, cultivating articulate and confident writers through innovative and effective practices.
Get excited for the prizes!
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The grand prize winner in the Individual category will be given full conference registration and associated travel costs to The Annual Conference of The Reading League (TRL).
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The grand prize winners in the District and School categories will be featured in a case study showcasing their Science of Reading success and will receive access to an exclusive library of PD resources.
All award winners will receive:
- Recognition at a major Amplify literacy symposium.
- Honorary Amplify Ambassadorship.
- Amplification on our website and social media.
- A Science of Reading starter library.
- Enrollment in the Science of Reading: The Learning Lab online courses (for the winner and a friend).
- Tons of swag!
Submit a nomination to The Science of Reading Star Awards!
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Please remember to nominate for only one category at a time, but you may submit multiple entries.