NBPTS - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Inc.
04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 11:18
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards Committee Announced
Arlington, VA - April 17, 2026
The National Board is excited to announce the members selected to serve on the Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards Committee.
Grounded in our principle of for teachers, by teachers, this committee brings educators' voices and expertise to the center of the standards revision process. Committee members play a vital role in guiding the next iteration of the LRLA standards, contributing their classroom experience, professional insight, and diverse perspectives to a collaborative national effort. This work ensures the standards reflect current research and practice while continuing to elevate the teaching profession.
Each member brings valuable expertise, a deep commitment to accomplished teaching, and a shared dedication to strengthening literacy instruction for all students. Their passion, experience, and professional insight will help define what literacy teachers should know and be able to do.
Read on to learn more about the committee members.
Looking Ahead:
Public comment on the literacy standards will take place in July.
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