Literacy Teaching & Learning

Albany, NY (December 3, 2021) – Six scholars from across the country were recognized with the Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy this year.

On December 2, 2021, children's and young adult scholar-educator Delicia Tiera Greene will be featured with author Tiffany D. Jackson on The Write Time, a production of the National Writing Project. The virtual series pairs scholar-educators and authors who have a passion for children's and young adult literature.

Albany, NY (August 27, 2021) – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full 7-year accreditation to the University at Albany’s graduate programs for school leadership, literacy educators, and special education preparation. The award includes a commendation for the literacy and special education programs (inclusive of the early childhood and childhood education programs).

Kelly Wissman’s belief in the potential for children's literature, the arts and writing to help young learners better understand themselves and their world has made her the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award of the International Literacy Association.

Albany, NY (June 1, 2021) – Virginia J. Goatley has been appointed interim dean of the University at Albany School of Education. A professor of Literacy Teaching and Learning, Dr. Goatley has served previously in leadership roles for the School of Education, including as associate dean for professional studies, vice dean and most recently as chair of the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning.