Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity

Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity Advancing literacy & equity in MD through research-to-practice partnerships at UMD and MSU

Today’s work: owning our story and elevating our impact with MILE.
09/03/2026

Today’s work: owning our story and elevating our impact with MILE.

Last Wednesday, MILE engaged in a wonderful professional learning session with thirty adolescent literacy and leaders fr...
08/31/2026

Last Wednesday, MILE engaged in a wonderful professional learning session with thirty adolescent literacy and leaders from Carroll County Public Schools. Discussions focused on the Science of Learning, the Science of Reading, and how both are important for middle and high school students.

Special thanks to Laura Doolan and Steven Wernick for collaborating with MILE on this important work.

Calling all Maryland teachers in the adolescent space! 🗣️ Join MILE on October 16th for an Adolescent Literacy & Learnin...
08/27/2026

Calling all Maryland teachers in the adolescent space! 🗣️

Join MILE on October 16th for an Adolescent Literacy & Learning Exchange! MILE team members, Heather Blackwell & Lindsey Allen, will dive into how the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning work together to strengthen literacy in grades 5-12.

We can't wait to learn alongside you!

Register here: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/gTeniqDuTcyai05V3TNXcA #/registration

MILE is proud to partner with Strong Readers Prince George's to present the Prince George's Community Literacy Summit, a...
06/29/2026

MILE is proud to partner with Strong Readers Prince George's to present the Prince George's Community Literacy Summit, alongside an exciting group of co-organizers and partners with the shared goal to advance literacy in Prince George's County and beyond 📚⭐️ Register and learn more: https://education.umd.edu/mile/events/calendar

Participants will engage in one of three literacy priority areas:
👉Supporting Families - Exploring strategies, resources, and partnerships that empower families to support children's literacy development at home and in the community.
👉Raising Literacy Rates Through Relationship Building and Advocacy - Strengthening literacy outcomes by building relationships with public officials, community stakeholders, and advocates to drive meaningful change.
👉Building a Literacy Ecosystem - Connecting literacy-focused organizations, community leaders, schools, and partners to create a coordinated network that supports literacy across Prince George's County.

Our team is deeply saddened to inform our community about the passing of Dr. Wanda Debrewer on June 5, 2026. Dr. Debrewe...
06/17/2026

Our team is deeply saddened to inform our community about the passing of Dr. Wanda Debrewer on June 5, 2026. Dr. Debrewer was a pillar of the MILE team from the earliest days of our development. Her wisdom and knowledge as a scholar and educator were only surpassed by her kindness, joy, and humanity that she brought to MILE every single day. Read our full statement here: go.umd.edu/rememberingdrdebrewer

We know many others will join us in mourning her loss and celebrating the incredible gifts and legacy she leaves behind. If you would like to support her family, you can do so at go.umd.edu/honoringdrdebrewer

You can also read about one of her favorite nonprofits, Backyard Basecamp, or make a donation in Wanda’s honor.

The MILE team is thrilled to announce our newest doctor, Dr. Heather Blackwell! Read our full announcement here: https:/...
06/10/2026

The MILE team is thrilled to announce our newest doctor, Dr. Heather Blackwell! Read our full announcement here: https://go.umd.edu/drblackwell

Dr. Blackwell’s dissertation, “Blackness Gon Save Us: How Black Teacher Candidates Use Culturally Sustainable Pedagogy in their Science of Reading Instruction,” centered Black teacher candidates to learn how they perceive and use culturally sustaining pedagogy in Science of Reading instruction.

Yesterday, the MILE team got together for our 2026 Strategic Planning Day. We reflected on what we have accomplished and...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, the MILE team got together for our 2026 Strategic Planning Day. We reflected on what we have accomplished and look forward to future opportunities to continue promoting literacy and equity in the state of Maryland.

Last year’s DLEC social hour dance lesson was a hit, so we’re bringing the energy back this year with a special performa...
05/15/2026

Last year’s DLEC social hour dance lesson was a hit, so we’re bringing the energy back this year with a special performance and dance lesson from the Titanes Salseros Dance Team, an award-winning group from Albert Einstein High School in Montgomery County, MD! 💃🕺

The Dual Language Educator Conference is tomorrow, May 16. Don’t forget to register and join the celebration: https://www.mile.umd.edu/dlec-2026

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