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Literacy for a Reimagined World:

Innovation and Humanity

Literacy for a Reimagined World: Innovation and Humanity
Literacy for aReimagined World:Innovation and Humanity
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Share your voice, inspire educators, and join featured keynotes Jason Reynolds & Dr. Rebecca Winthrop in Winston-Salem!

Get ready to spark new ideas, explore what’s possible, and reignite your passion for reading, learning, and human connection!

The North Carolina Reading Association invites you to lead the conversation at our 56th Annual Conference, taking place March 21–23, 2027, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.


Our 2027 theme—"Literacy for a Reimagined World: Innovation and Humanity"—is all about bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront of education while keeping human connection at the heart of literacy and learning.


Why Present at NCRA 2027?

  • Share the Stage with Educational & Literary Icons: We’re thrilled to announce featured keynote speakers including award-winning author and poet Jason Reynolds, as well as global education leader Dr. Rebecca Winthrop of the Brookings Institution!

  • Inspire Educators Statewide: Share your innovative classroom strategies, research, and practical literacy tools with passionate educators from across North Carolina and beyond.

  • Shape the Future of Literacy: Help fellow educators navigate an evolving educational landscape with work that merges technology, empathy, and cutting-edge practice.


Ready to Share Your Spark?

Don't wait—get curious, get creative, and get ready to inspire! Submit your concurrent session proposal today and play a vital role in shaping literacy for a reimagined world.


Need more info? Visit our conference website to learn more!

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Register for Our 2027 Conference!

Important Dates/Deadlines 📅 Important Dates/Deadlines 📅

September 1st: Proposals Application Opens

October 15th: Proposal Deadline

December 15th: Acceptance/Regrets Notifications Sent to Presenters

January 15th: Dates/Time Slots of Sessions Finalized & Shared with Presenters

February 1st: Last Day for Early Bird Rates (Conference Fees increase 2/2/27)

March 21st-23rd: 56th Annual NCRA Literacy Conference in Winston-Salem

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VISION

We envision a world in which literacy is a basic and essential human right with ample opportunities and support provided to all individuals to become readers and writers.


MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to develop and support local councils and their members in providing literacy initiatives and advocacy in their communities and throughout the state.

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