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Two Anne’s College professors receive prestigious research awards

Two distinguished professors at the Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) earned recognition from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for their outstanding work in their respective fields.

Rhyming with reason: FSU expert explores the reading science behind Dr. Seuss books

Literacy expert Beth Phillips says Dr. Seuss's “pseudowords,” illogical words that actually help early readers, are a foundational part of children building their reading and literacy skills.

Florida Center for Reading Research director elected to National Academy of Education

Nicole Patton Terry, the Olive & Manuel Bordas Professor of Education in the School of Teacher Education and the director of the Florida Center for Reading Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd).

Florida State University Launches FIREWORKS250 Initiative to Enhance Civics and Literacy Education in Grade 5

The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) and the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University are launching the FIREWORKS250 initiative to enhance civics education and literacy instruction with the support of a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

FSU partners with Ventris Learning to improve reading outcomes

Florida State University researchers are working with Wisconsin-based Ventris Learning to move new tools into elementary school classrooms that will help teachers identify children who are at risk for reading difficulties.

Andrea Barton-Hulsey, PhD, CCC-SLP, Brianna Coltellino, Dr. Elizabeth Biggs and Rebecca Gianforte

Breaking Barriers in Early Literacy: Dr. Barton-Hulsey Presents ‘Play and Read with Me’ at DADD Conference

Dr. Andrea Barton-Hulsey, Assistant Professor at SCSD, recently presented a new early literacy approach at the Council for Exceptional Children - DADD Conference, sparking valuable discussions in the field.

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SCSD’s MAP-R Pilot Study Marks a Strong Start for Five-Year Research Project

SCSD’s MAP-R Pilot Study is off to a strong start, laying the foundation for a groundbreaking five-year research project.

Four FSU faculty named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members

QMI Director Yaacov Petscher is among four FSU faculty members who are part of the National Academy of Inventors 2025 class of Senior Members.

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Lifetime Literacy

Florida Center for Reading Research creates evidence-based reading resources to improve learning outcomes in the state and around the world.

Faculty Senate President Bridgett Birmingham; Joe Torgesen, FSU emeritus professor of psychology and education; and Provost Jim Clark.

FSU honors FCRR founder at 2024 Torch Awards Ceremony

FCRR founder Joe Torgesen honored with a Torch Award to recognize his contributions in advancing the university’s academic mission. (FSU Photography/Bill Lax)

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