Better together? Read to find out if teaching the shared knowledge between reading and writing of informative texts improves reading comprehension in fourth grade (9–10 years old) to a greater extent than teaching that separates reading and writing. doi.org/10.1080/193880…

Don’t forget our event Sunday night at 8pm EST with Rachel KarchmerKlein! Use this link to access the livestream session bit.ly/ALERLive retweet to share with colleagues. Give a like if you plan to attend.

There is still time to get your proposal together and submitted for ALER 2021 in Hilton Head! Proposal portal is here and open through Monday. cvent.com/c/abstracts/95…

To outperform, you need serious competitive advantages. But contrary to what you have been told, most of them don't require talent. 10 competitive advantages that you can start developing today:

Did you know the ALER Conference Yearbook is an open source publication? The editorial team of NedraC Ale Babino, Ph.D. Juan Araujo, PhD Robin Johnson, Ed.D. has ensured the 42nd edition is one you do not want to miss! Check out all of the articles at this link - aleronline.org/page/yearbook

The absence of mental illness doesn't mean the presence of mental health. Even if you're not depressed or burned out, you might be languishing—feeling a sense of emptiness and stagnation. Meh. Naming it is a step toward lighting a path out of the void. nytimes.com/2021/04/19/wel…

Friday flashback to the ALER virtual talk with Rachel KarchmerKlein on supporting remote teaching with pre and inservice teachers. youtu.be/M17tw_MV1I4

From the Teacher Education/Professional Learning Division (TEPL). — Check out Pittman et al’s. (2019) article, Teachers’ knowledge about language constructs related to literacy skills and student achievement in low SES schools. Happy you are a part of the TEPL Division!

It is research award submission season! August 1 is the submission deadline. Visit aleronline.org for specific details.

Consider applying for Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholars Fellowship! Go to readinghalloffame.org/reading-hall-f… for information and the application link.

Join us to learn about The New Educator, an academic journal published in partnership with ATE The webinar is geared for prospective readers, prospective authors, and both new and seasoned researchers. More information: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Let’s go OmaDawgs!! #cws #HailState

ALER Grant and Award submissions are right around the corner! August 1 is less than a month away! Please go to aleronline.org/page/futurelea… for more information.

Please read Past President Dr. Connie Briggs’ Connie Briggs address in the 42nd yearbook. With all the talk of learning impacts, we have evidence of effective reading interventions - Reading Recovery. This is a a must read. drive.google.com/file/d/1vHJGc7…

Thinking of registering for the ALER conference? Hear what ALER means to Dr. J. Helen Perkins if you are wondering if ALER is a professional space that aligns to your professional practice and values.

Awards deadlines are approaching soon! Be sure to prepare and submit your applications by August 1. For more information. Please visit aleronline.org/page/awards to learn more about the criteria for each award.

Registration details are available at aleronline.org

Thanks to Jeremy Reaves, James Smith-Williams, Luke Del Rio, Jordan Kunasyk, and Chris Harris of the @WashingtonNFL for coming out after their win against the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday to watch kids play the game they love on an NFL field!!! They were pumped you were there! Good luck this season!

Come join the TEPL Division Meeting at #ALER2021. We have exciting roundtable presentations on emergent literacy, elementary literacy, impacting identities, professional development, texts & learning planned. Join us on Friday, Nov. 5 at 3:35 in the Sabal Jr. Ballroom!

#ALER2021 Keynote Speaker Spotlight - Dawn Quigley, Ph.D. and citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, ND, is an assistant professor in the Education Department at St. Catherine University. To learn more about Dr. Quigley go to dawnquigley.com/bio.