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Phone: (507) 469-4521
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Andy Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor, Literacy Instruction
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Phone: 507 - 469 - 4521
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.teaching-reading.com
Dr. Johnson is Professor of Literacy and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Minnesota State University, Mankato. His work currently focuses on research-based teaching strategies for teaching literacy.
Mission: ILEC advocates for educators and families to make responsive, research-informed decisions for literacy learning that realize the potential of diverse learners to be literate, critical thinkers.
Upcoming ILEC Events
Discussions: Join us for open-ended discussions based on relevant academic articles of the day.  You will be joined by scholars, researchers, teachers, parents, reading specialists, and others who are interested in literacy. 

These incredible learning experiences are open to all. No registration is needed.  



  • Tuesday July 9th at 7:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM CST and Wednesday July 10th at 9:00 AM in Newcastle Australia

  • What Matters Most? Toward a Robust and Socially Just Science of Reading,   by Maren Aukerman and Lorien Chambers Schuldt

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ILEC Discussion Club Zoom Link
  • Tuesday July 23rd at 7:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM CST and Wednesday July 24th at 9:00 AM in Newcastle Australia -

  • Decoding, Reading and Writing: The Double: Helix Theory of Teaching,  by Dominic Wyse and Charlotte Hacking

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ILEC Discussion Club Zoom Link