University of Memphis Center for Literacy Research and Practice

The University of Memphis Center for Literacy Research and Practice is housed/supported by The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership > within the College of Education >.

Center Goals/Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Memphis Center for Literacy Research and Practice is to enrich the literacy practices of residents in the Mid-South with an emphasis on justice, equity, culture and social and emotional growth. The Center creates multi-age literacy events, in which UofM students encourage reading and writing within families, schools and communities.

The goal of the Center is three-pronged:

• Develop K-12 students' confidence in themselves as readers and writers
• Educate UofM students in how to work effectively in K-12 and community settings
• Provide UofM graduate students an opportunity to conduct and disseminate research.

Spreading the Word

The UofM Center for Literacy Research and Practice has been featured in Literacy Today, a magazine that reaches International Literacy Association members in more than 24 countries. Dean Hill-Clarke says of the publication, "The UofM COE Literacy faculty and doctoral students are engaged in groundbreaking, equity-focused and impactful work aligned with the vision and core values of our University and College!" Read the feature here >.