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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Literacy Research Association (LRA) today announced a major keynote for its annual conference to be held on December 2-5, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The keynote, titled " Archaeologies of Self and Re-Searching Literacies as Healing Praxis," will be delivered by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Information concerning registration for the LRA 2026 conference, which will include a keynote address by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, is expected to be released shortly on the Literacy Research Association website. Individuals who intend to submit a response to the LRA 2026 Call for Proposals are requested to complete this action by March 1, 2026. The submission portal for proposals is located on the LRA 2026 All Academic website.
The speakers' series and associated sessions will explore the conference theme, "Manifesting Quantum Imaginaries: Re-searching Literacies as a Transcontextual Enterprise," inviting a metaphorical reimagination of literacies through a quantum lens and emphasizing literacy as a dynamic, transcontextual practice.
Keynote Details
Speaker: Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D., Professor of English Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Title: Archaeologies of Self and Re-Searching Literacies as Healing Praxis
Abstract: This keynote emphasizes literacy, research, and teaching as healing practices rooted in self-knowledge and relationships. Building on the Archaeology of Self, it calls for a recursive, relational approach to learning that challenges linear, uni-directional models and foregrounds racial literacy and healing as core to the future of education.
When: December 4, 2026
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI
Access: Public keynote; available via registration for the conference
Connect: LinkedIn (@yolandasealeyruiz-714a24126/) | Instagram (@yolie_sealeyruiz)
Lead Organizer Quote
"Literacies are not static add-ons to education; they are living, moving practices that unfold across time, space, and communities," said Patriann Smith, LRA 2026 Conference Chair. "Our keynote speaker's scholarship invites us to reframe literacy as a healing, collective practice, and to imagine classrooms and communities where literacies travel across borders and contexts all-at-once."
Key Highlights and Takeaways
- A keynote that links quantum imaginaries with practical, equitable literacy practices in diverse classrooms and communities where artificial intelligence requires a reimagination of what it means to teach and to research literacies.
- An introduction to the Archaeology of Self framework and its implications for culturally responsive pedagogy and Racial Literacy Development inspired by the forthcoming book " Archaeology of Self by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz " and by the TEDx Talk " Truth, Love and Racial Literacy ."
- A preview of conference sessions on transcontextual literacies, spaces of learning, and the role of AI, quantum computing, and metaverse-era tools in literacy education.
- Opportunities for educators to engage in professional development, classroom pilots, and community-based literacy initiatives.
Why This Matters
The keynote situates literacy as a living practice that travels through time, space, and identity, aligning with global pushes for equity, justice, and culturally sustaining pedagogy in a rapidly changing technological era. It marks a critical moment in the ongoing effort to reimagine literacies in motion, ensuring diverse learners have access to the skills and resources needed to thrive.
**Conference Agenda Highlights**
- Presidential Address
- Oscar S. Causey Address
- Distinguished Scholar Lifetime Achievement Address
- Presidential Special Sessions featuring Native Hawaiian Practitioners & Scholars
- Scholars of color Transitioning into Academic Research institutions (STAR) Reception
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Luncheon
- Ethnicity, Race, & Multilingualism (ERM) Reception
- Reading Hall of Fame Mentoring Session
- Honorable Mention of a K-12 Teacher
- Integrative Research Review Panel
- Newcomers Welcome Reception
- Award Presentations
- Study Groups
- Trivia Night
- Vital Issues
- Town Hall
Media Contact:
Patriann Smith
The Literacy Research Association is a non-profit professional organization, comprised of individuals who share an interest in advancing literacy theory, research, and practice. For over seven decades, LRA has served as a foundational source of information for literacy researchers and practitioners. As the publisher of the Journal of Literacy Research and of the Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, and as a primary outlet for the dissemination of research reports and policy briefs surrounding literacy, LRA continues to function as a premiere outlet for the publication of literacy research in the United States and beyond.
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Literacy Research Association (LRA) today announced a major keynote for its annual conference to be held on December 2-5, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The keynote, titled " Archaeologies of Self and Re-Searching Literacies as Healing Praxis," will be delivered by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Information concerning registration for the LRA 2026 conference, which will include a keynote address by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, is expected to be released shortly on the Literacy Research Association website. Individuals who intend to submit a response to the LRA 2026 Call for Proposals are requested to complete this action by March 1, 2026. The submission portal for proposals is located on the LRA 2026 All Academic website.
The speakers' series and associated sessions will explore the conference theme, "Manifesting Quantum Imaginaries: Re-searching Literacies as a Transcontextual Enterprise," inviting a metaphorical reimagination of literacies through a quantum lens and emphasizing literacy as a dynamic, transcontextual practice.
Keynote Details
Speaker: Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D., Professor of English Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Title: Archaeologies of Self and Re-Searching Literacies as Healing Praxis
Abstract: This keynote emphasizes literacy, research, and teaching as healing practices rooted in self-knowledge and relationships. Building on the Archaeology of Self, it calls for a recursive, relational approach to learning that challenges linear, uni-directional models and foregrounds racial literacy and healing as core to the future of education.
When: December 4, 2026
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI
Access: Public keynote; available via registration for the conference
Connect: LinkedIn (@yolandasealeyruiz-714a24126/) | Instagram (@yolie_sealeyruiz)
Lead Organizer Quote
"Literacies are not static add-ons to education; they are living, moving practices that unfold across time, space, and communities," said Patriann Smith, LRA 2026 Conference Chair. "Our keynote speaker's scholarship invites us to reframe literacy as a healing, collective practice, and to imagine classrooms and communities where literacies travel across borders and contexts all-at-once."
Key Highlights and Takeaways
- A keynote that links quantum imaginaries with practical, equitable literacy practices in diverse classrooms and communities where artificial intelligence requires a reimagination of what it means to teach and to research literacies.
- An introduction to the Archaeology of Self framework and its implications for culturally responsive pedagogy and Racial Literacy Development inspired by the forthcoming book " Archaeology of Self by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz " and by the TEDx Talk " Truth, Love and Racial Literacy ."
- A preview of conference sessions on transcontextual literacies, spaces of learning, and the role of AI, quantum computing, and metaverse-era tools in literacy education.
- Opportunities for educators to engage in professional development, classroom pilots, and community-based literacy initiatives.
Why This Matters
The keynote situates literacy as a living practice that travels through time, space, and identity, aligning with global pushes for equity, justice, and culturally sustaining pedagogy in a rapidly changing technological era. It marks a critical moment in the ongoing effort to reimagine literacies in motion, ensuring diverse learners have access to the skills and resources needed to thrive.
**Conference Agenda Highlights**
- Presidential Address
- Oscar S. Causey Address
- Distinguished Scholar Lifetime Achievement Address
- Presidential Special Sessions featuring Native Hawaiian Practitioners & Scholars
- Scholars of color Transitioning into Academic Research institutions (STAR) Reception
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Luncheon
- Ethnicity, Race, & Multilingualism (ERM) Reception
- Reading Hall of Fame Mentoring Session
- Honorable Mention of a K-12 Teacher
- Integrative Research Review Panel
- Newcomers Welcome Reception
- Award Presentations
- Study Groups
- Trivia Night
- Vital Issues
- Town Hall
Media Contact:
Patriann Smith
The Literacy Research Association is a non-profit professional organization, comprised of individuals who share an interest in advancing literacy theory, research, and practice. For over seven decades, LRA has served as a foundational source of information for literacy researchers and practitioners. As the publisher of the Journal of Literacy Research and of the Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, and as a primary outlet for the dissemination of research reports and policy briefs surrounding literacy, LRA continues to function as a premiere outlet for the publication of literacy research in the United States and beyond.
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Literacy Research Association announces Major Keynote for Honolulu 2026 Conference
Literacy Research Association announces Major Keynote for Honolulu 2026 Conference
PPA Tour Asia's first-ever Slam brings up to US$1.1 million in Pro prize money and 1,500 PPA Ranking points to one of the world's most electric sporting cities.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball is making port. PPA Tour Asia has announced the Hong Kong Slam (October 19-25) as the blockbuster finale to 2026, bringing the tour's most iconic stars to a city built for sport and entertainment. The complete calendar has also been confirmed with ten stops headed to the region this year.
The Hong Kong Slam 2026 is set to be the biggest professional pickleball tournament ever staged in Asia. The sport's top names will descend on the city chasing glory, ranking points, and a share of up to US$1.1 million Pro prize purse.
And they won't be alone. PPA Tour Asia's Play Where the Pros Play experience puts pickleball hobbyists and diehards on the same courts and under the same lights. Amateur events will run alongside the Pros, with age and rating categories on offer for all. Pack your paddle for dinks by day and dai pai dong dining by night.
The Slam is also the one and only chance for players to complete the 2026 tour medal set. The roaring dragon head — the crowning piece of the season's interlocking hardware — is only up for grabs at the final stop.
Hong Kong will close out what promises to be an action-packed 2026 season. With ten stops confirmed across seven markets, PPA Tour Asia continues to push into new cities, growing and cementing the sport's footprint across the region.
PPA TOUR ASIA 2026 CALENDAR
MB Hanoi Cup | April 1-5 | US$300,000
Kuala Lumpur Open | May 13-17 | US$50,000
Macao Open | May 27-31 | US$70,000
China Open 1 | June 17-21 | US$70,000
Tokyo Open | July 1-4 | US$50,000
Singapore Open | July 23-26 | US$70,000
Ho Chi Minh City Open | August 6-9 | US$70,000
China Open 2 | August 20-23 | US$70,000
Kuala Lumpur Cup | September 9-13 | US$300,000
Hong Kong Slam | October 19-25 | US$1,100,000
Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia, said: "The 2026 calendar reflects the incredible growth of professional pickleball across Asia. We're expanding into new cities and bringing the PPA experience to more players — both Pros and Amateurs — across the region. With the Hong Kong Slam set to bring together the sport's top stars, passionate fans, and world-class entertainment, it's the perfect finale to what promises to be a landmark year for the sport."
For the full 2026 calendar, event details, and updates, visit ppatour-asia.com.
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Hong Kong Slam To Close 2026 As PPA Tour Asia Reveals Calendar
