If you teach elementary school in Texas, you have heard of the Texas Reading Academies, but do you understand the background and research that led to the passing of HB 3 which required the completion of the Reading Academies for ALL K-3 teachers? The Reading Wars have been a topic of discussion among educators for decades, with opposing views on how children best learn to read. To deepen our understanding of this ongoing debate, this professional development session will provide participants with the opportunity to engage with different sources of information: the documentary film, The Right to Read, the podcast, Sold a Story, and professional articles.