Important Announcement
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board) is inviting educators, literacy experts, and other interested members of the public to review and provide feedback on the public draft of the Literacy: Reading–Language Arts (LRLA) Standards, Fourth Edition, which reflects significant updates including a consolidation from 13 standards to 10. The National Board is also seeking feedback on digital supports being considered for an online version of the standards, including reflection questions, key terms, instructional callouts, and audio supports.
Review the LRLA Standards and Provide Public Comment
The public comment period closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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