Made possible through the generosity of the late Felix and Margaret Harvey and their daughters, the MARGARET BLOUNT HARVEY LITERACY INSTITUTE promotes literacy leadership and advocacy through a series of on going professional development seminars and events designed to support public school educators, higher education faculty, and East Carolina University (ECU) students. Additionally, the Institute supports sessions for ECU students who are preparing for the Foundations of Reading Test.
Featured Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute presenters have included
- Lester Laminack
- Peter Johnston
- Kelly Gallagher
- Regie Routman
- Caitlin Ryan & Jill Hermann-Wilmarth
ECU Reading & Literacy Education faculty and alumni lead and contribute to each Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute event.
For more information about the Margaret Blount Harvey Literacy Institute contact the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education.