The Reading Professor
The Reading Professor is a peer-reviewed publication of Professors of Literacy and Teacher Education (PLTE). The journal features scholarly articles on literacy education and research, including applied research on practice in literacy education settings. Papers may focus on innovative instructional strategies, course development, professional issues, literacy policies, important initiatives, and other topics. The journal publishes professional essays and book reviews. The Reading Professor appears online semi-annually and is available for download.
Current Issue: Volume 49, Issue 1 (2026)
Front Matter
Articles
Beyond the Label: Investigating the Relationship Between ELL Placement and Teacher Expectations for Academic Rigor
Bruce A. Torff and Audrey Figueroa Murphy
Beyond Screening: Using Multiple Sources of Evidence to Inform Early Literacy Instruction
Cheryl Kahn
Beyond the Deficit Lens: Black Family Literacy as Social, Cultural, and Historical Practice: Implications for Literacy Teacher Education
Tasean D. Baldwin
Community School Hubs: A Path to Literacy for English Learners and Families
Elizabeth Ortiz-Wright