2026 PA Literacy Summit & Day of Action

Schedule

Mon Mar 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex | Harrisburg, PA

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Join the PA Literacy Coalition to turn literacy policy into action and advocate for the funding schools need to ensure every child can read.
About this Event

Join the Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition for the 2026 Literacy Impact Summit & Day of Action!

This high-energy, statewide convening brings together educators, school and district leaders, advocates, policymakers, and community partners to move Pennsylvania from strong literacy laws to strong, well-funded implementation.

At the morning summit, we’ll share early findings from the Coalition’s statewide proof-points research—highlighting what’s working in classrooms across the Commonwealth and what it will take to ensure every child learns to read. Participants will hear from educators, school leaders, and policy experts driving real literacy gains and engage in conversations focused on turning policy into practice.

In the afternoon, attendees will head to the Capitol for a press conference and legislative meetings to advocate for the funding and supports needed to fully implement Pennsylvania’s updated literacy policies.

More than 200 advocates joined us last year, creating a powerful, unified presence in Harrisburg. This year, we’re building on that momentum with an even stronger agenda and an expanded coalition voice.

We encourage you to purchase a PA Literacy Coalition t-shirt in advance via our Bonfire storefront!


Guest speakers and keynote announcements coming soon—and trust us, they are very exciting. Get ready for an incredible lineup of leaders shaping the future of literacy in Pennsylvania.


Event Schedule

  • 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Coffee + Networking
  • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Summit + Lunch @ the Capitol's Keystone Building
  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Legislative Meetings @ the State Capitol
  • 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Press Conference @ the State Capitol Main Rotunda
  • 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Legislative Meetings @ the State Capitol

Whether you’re an educator, advocate, policymaker, student, or supporter of strong public schools, this is a chance to learn, connect, and take collective action to ensure every child in Pennsylvania has access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction.



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Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, 501 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, United States

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