Tennessee Reading Research Center

The Tennessee Reading Research Center, a leading research institution based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is dedicated to advancing literacy instruction and assessment across the nation. As the only reading research center connected across multiple university campuses within a single system, we provide critical expertise to educators and researchers at the University of Tennessee and beyond. Our team of specialists – including experts in literacy development, writing development, early literacy, adolescent literacy, and assessment – supports a wide range of initiatives, from developing effective instructional practices to creating valid and reliable assessment tools. We are committed to empowering all individuals to participate fully in society through the power of literacy, and our research directly informs best practices in education.