All of Us are Smarter than Each of Us: Collaborate for IMPACT

Literacy Research Association 70th Annual Conference
November 30 - December 5, 2020
We're Going Virtual!

The Literacy Research Association, a non-profit professional organization, is comprised of individuals who share an interest in advancing literacy theory, research, and practice. We are a community that engages in research and dialogue pertaining to literacy and related topics. An important part of LRA’s mission is to support the professional development of emerging and established scholars, and to advocate for research-informed improvements in education. We seek high-quality research and discussions of important theoretical and methodological issues. Only original work related to literacy that has not been presented or published elsewhere may be proposed for the conference. Also, proposals should not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

The theme, All of Us are Smarter than Each of Us: Collaborate for Impact, challenges literacy researchers to intentionally seek out colleagues with similar interests, who conduct research from diverse paradigmatic, theoretical, and/or methodological perspectives. We summon all to sit at a welcome table where we capitalize on the expertise, ingenuity, and experiences of our fellow colleagues. The proverb “iron sharpens iron” is made manifest when we share ideas and challenge one another as critical friends. The goal for each collaborative effort is to identify “pockets of hope” where effective work is being done in individual spaces, and collectively develop and implement plans and projects that will Impact the field.