@MsKurto

National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, AOGPE, IDA, and CERI certified. DDRI, M.A.T., Former Casting Director All Tweets My Own

 Wakefield, RI
Joined December 2011
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MW: #Literacy changes our brain, which changes the future of #society, which has major implications #democracy. Literacy is a basic #humanright across all ages and backgrounds. #readingequity @reading_league #TRLConf2019
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Education isn’t just a public good—it’s human infrastructure. TRL’s @MsKurto attended AACTE Washington Week, where literacy leaders, policymakers & advocates gathered to discuss federal education policy & advocate for continued investment in educator prep: bit.ly/4fsoBJA
Kari Kurto, Director of Policy and Partnerships at The Reading League stands in front of the U.S. Capitol Building during AACTE Washington Week 2026.

ALT Kari Kurto, Director of Policy and Partnerships at The Reading League stands in front of the U.S. Capitol Building during AACTE Washington Week 2026.

Dr. Christopher Trombly, Jaquan Beachem, Dr. Katherine Roe, Kari Kurto, Dr. Danielle Dennis, and Michael Vidal at AACTE Washington Week

ALT Dr. Christopher Trombly, Jaquan Beachem, Dr. Katherine Roe, Kari Kurto, Dr. Danielle Dennis, and Michael Vidal at AACTE Washington Week

Kari Kurto, Holmes Scholars Michael Vidal and JaQuan Beachem, Dr. Danielle Dennis of the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Christopher Trombly of Southern Connecticut State University, and Dr. Katherine Roe of Western Connecticut State University stand in front of the United States Capitol building on a sunny day during AACTE WAshington WEek

ALT Kari Kurto, Holmes Scholars Michael Vidal and JaQuan Beachem, Dr. Danielle Dennis of the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Christopher Trombly of Southern Connecticut State University, and Dr. Katherine Roe of Western Connecticut State University stand in front of the United States Capitol building on a sunny day during AACTE WAshington WEek

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TRL’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines & Curriculum Navigation Reports have guided literacy decisions nationwide. Our new state-level guidance resource helps states leverage these documents with clarity and consistency. Download this resource today: bit.ly/3Z1kiNu
NEW RESOURCE: The Reading League's State-Level Guidance for The Reading League's Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines and Curriculum Navigation Reports Strengthen statewide literacy efforts and implement sustainable evidence-aligned literacy improvement across systems. Access the New Resource Today!

ALT NEW RESOURCE: The Reading League's State-Level Guidance for The Reading League's Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines and Curriculum Navigation Reports Strengthen statewide literacy efforts and implement sustainable evidence-aligned literacy improvement across systems. Access the New Resource Today!

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@ExcelinEd18 Nov 2025
A great discussion with @rpondiscio, @BernerEd, @MsKurto and @CandalCara on the importance of content-rich instruction, what sets strong curricula apart and how states are improving literacy outcomes. #LiteracyMatters #EIE25
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Thank you @rpondiscio @MsKurto and @BernerEd for a deep discussion about content rich curricula. Let's build background knowledge with high quality instructional materials and curricula driven assessments. @ExcelinEd @reading_league #EIE25 – at Gretna, LA
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Many schools rely on an organization called EdReports when deciding which reading programs to purchase. But there's a problem with that.
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In this letter, @KJWinEducation notes failing to prepare educators with research-backed literacy instruction harms students. TRL’s syllabi refinement consultants help higher ed faculty align coursework with #SoR. Learn more about this solution forward: thereadingleague.org/syllabi…

Syllabi Refinement Consultants

Ensure evidence-aligned literacy instruction for the next generation with The Reading League's new service. Our Syllabi Refinement Consultants collaborate with higher education faculty to provide...

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FULCRUM@FulcrumLiteracy28 Jan 2025
“Our children’s futures are not for sale—it’s time for Mills College at Northeastern to start listening.” Read @KJWinEducation's letter to the #Oakland community, examining the consequences of #Northeastern taking over #MillsCollege. 👉🏽 fulcrumliteracy.org/media/mi… #literacymatters
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What an incredible, comprehensive resource for families and caregivers!!! Thank you @reading_league ! @MsKurto
The Reading League@reading_league12 Nov 2024
To celebrate #FamilyLiteracyMonth, we're thrilled to introduce a new TRL Compass page specifically for families and caregivers! Dive into resources that will empower you to become a confident advocate for your child’s literacy journey. 🔗 bit.ly/3UIyedF
New Resource Families and Caregivers: Picture of a gay couple with young daughter reading a book on a couch.

ALT New Resource Families and Caregivers: Picture of a gay couple with young daughter reading a book on a couch.

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Ultimate #conferencegawking in fancy dress @DyslexiaIDA @MsKurto @DrElsa_CHagan @tiffanyphogan @ProfKateCain @margoldb
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#BASDproud to share our work in secondary literacy as a case study in Stories From the Field on the Adolescent Literacy page! @BethlehemAreaSD @basdjacksilva @Leesonscience
The Reading League@reading_league17 Oct 2024
🚨 TWO NEW RESOURCES! Today, at #TRLConf2024, @MsKurto announced the release of the Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) and the new Adolescent Literacy page on TRL Compass! ⭐ IEGs: bit.ly/3UfEZDl 🧭 Compass: bit.ly/3UdqpfU
Text: New Resources Added The Reading League Compass Adolescent Literacy Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) Image: Laptop featuring Adolescent Literacy webpage

ALT Text: New Resources Added The Reading League Compass Adolescent Literacy Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) Image: Laptop featuring Adolescent Literacy webpage

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Look what was released today! Adolescent Literacy is getting the attention is desperately deserves!!
The Reading League@reading_league17 Oct 2024
🚨 TWO NEW RESOURCES! Today, at #TRLConf2024, @MsKurto announced the release of the Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) and the new Adolescent Literacy page on TRL Compass! ⭐ IEGs: bit.ly/3UfEZDl 🧭 Compass: bit.ly/3UdqpfU
Text: New Resources Added The Reading League Compass Adolescent Literacy Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) Image: Laptop featuring Adolescent Literacy webpage

ALT Text: New Resources Added The Reading League Compass Adolescent Literacy Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines (Grades 4-12) Image: Laptop featuring Adolescent Literacy webpage

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Kari Kurto retweeted
Papae@PapaeWymore17 Oct 2024
💥 Launched today! Adolescent literacy resources from @reading_league #TRLConf2024 thereadingleague.org/compass…

Adolescent Literacy - The Reading League Compass

Discover resources and information for a schoolwide approach to instruction and intervention for older readers.

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Our excitement for @Ready4rigor’s keynote is bursting! Don’t forget to tag us as you share your favorite takeaways from her session this morning. #TRLConf2024
Zaretta Hammond@Ready4rigor16 Oct 2024
Okay. It’s about to go down. I am super excited to be in community with others who are committed to helping students become powerful readers and writers. @reading_league #EquitableLiteracy #LiberatoryEducation
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And, "It is our job to disrupt the historical inequity of cognitive redlining." 💙
Heidi Beverine-Curry, PhD@drheidibc16 Oct 2024
“Reading is the epicenter of equity.” -Zaretta Hammond #TRLConf2024
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TRL's @MsKurto recently joined @Amplify's Science of Reading: The Podcast. Learn the non-negotiables in an #SoR-based literacy curriculum and how to leverage curriculum evaluation tools for better literacy instruction. 🎧 Listen now: amplify.com/episode/science-…

Episode 3: Know the non-negotiables in a Science of Reading program, with Kari Kurto

Listen as Kari Kurto outlines how The Reading League’s curriculum evaluation tool helps educators identify researched-based instruction strategies for reading.

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Amplify
@Amplify2 Oct 2024
🚨 New episode alert! 📚 Tune into Science of Reading: The Podcast for a conversation with Kari Kurto from @reading_league. Discover how to evaluate curriculums, mitigate bias, and more. 🎧 Join the conversation: amplify.com/podcasts
Infographic illustrating the non-negotiables of a Reading-based Curriculum, highlighting the importance of rich vocabulary, complex syntax, ongoing assessment, accurate decoding skills, and systematic phonological instruction. Includes icons representing reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

ALT Infographic illustrating the non-negotiables of a Reading-based Curriculum, highlighting the importance of rich vocabulary, complex syntax, ongoing assessment, accurate decoding skills, and systematic phonological instruction. Includes icons representing reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

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Kari Kurto retweeted
Hall@teachforever543 Oct 2024
Very informative episode. Thank you ⁦@MsKurto⁩!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Science of Reading: The Podcast

How To Podcast · Updated Semimonthly · Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each...

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Colleagues who use WIDA, I'm interested to get your take on this article. Do the standards and PLDs actually address reading/writing? Are the results of the reading comp assessments accurate if word reading accuracy and fluency are not measured? languagemagazine.com/2024/10…
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Middle and high school educators, coaches, and leaders! Please consider completing this brief survey for the Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) so they may collect data and wisdom from you as they embark on this admirable project: surveymonkey.com/r/FXMTSS8
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TRL Compass provides reliable guidance on the #ScienceOfReading to various stakeholders. Whether you're a curriculum decision maker, policymaker, school admin, educator, or work with English learners, you can find support, resources, and guidance here. bit.ly/3WW4Ods
Compass logo & stakeholder icons: Admins; Curriculum Decision Makers; Educators & Specialists; Educator Preparation Programs; English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals; Policymakers & State Ed Agencies

ALT Compass logo & stakeholder icons: Admins; Curriculum Decision Makers; Educators & Specialists; Educator Preparation Programs; English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals; Policymakers & State Ed Agencies

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Kristin is the best!!!! Thank goodness for her and her amazing editing skills. – at Wakefield, RI
The Reading League@reading_league13 Aug 2024
As TRL grows, we're excited to welcome Kristin Spaulding as our copy editor! Kristin brings experience from the classroom and literacy coaching. Her vast knowledge and love of language will support our teams' efforts at TRL. Join us in welcoming Kristin! #ItTakesALeague
Welcome to the team, Kristin Spaulding, copy editor. Image: Kristin's headshot.

ALT Welcome to the team, Kristin Spaulding, copy editor. Image: Kristin's headshot.

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Have you tried the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines by @reading_league ? They result in reliable data. @ILAToday @AEIsagepub @UFLiteracy @MsKurto @leadforliteracy @NCILiteracy @ASCD @ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication… – at Florida, USA

(PDF) Reliability of Ratings of an English Language Arts Curriculum with the Curriculum Evaluation...

PDF | The current study examined the reliability of The Reading League Curriculum-Evaluation Guidelines (CEGs), which were developed to help... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on...

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