View as Webpage

Your Source for Improving Literacy

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Your Go-To Literacy Resource Just Got an Upgrade!

We’re excited to announce that our website has relaunched with a fresh new look. All the free resources you’ve come to count on are there – just even easier to find. Check out our new website.

Fostering a Love of Reading

Valentine's Day may be once a year, but a love of reading is worth celebrating all year long. Whether you're a parent reading bedtime stories or a teacher building your classroom's culture, the habits you nurture early on can shape how children feel about books for the rest of their lives.


Here are a few simple ways to make reading something kids look forward to in school and at home:

Child reading a book

Let kids choose. Children are more motivated to read when they get to pick what they read. Use their interests – dinosaurs, sports, comic books, whatever it is – to guide selections.

Mother and child reading a book

Make reading a conversation. Ask open-ended questions and encourage kids to share what they're thinking. This builds comprehension and makes reading feel like something you do with them, not at them.

Books on shelves

Create a reading-friendly environment. Keep books visible and easily accessible. Even something as simple as a cozy corner with a few good books can make reading feel inviting rather than obligatory.

Woman reading a book

Model it yourself. Reading regularly in front of children sends a powerful message that it's an activity worth prioritizing. Being a literacy role model can be one of the most effective practices for building a lifetime of reading enjoyment.

In Case You Missed It

AI and the Future of Education

What Do Teaching and Learning Mean in an AI World?


As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, it is generating curiosity and excitement while also reshaping education in profound ways. Alongside its promise to expand creativity, broaden access, and personalize learning, AI raises critical questions about ethics, equity, and the human side of teaching and learning.


Don’t miss a conversation with the leadership and expertise of BU Wheelock on a topic that educators everywhere are grappling with: How AI is reshaping education in real time, and what it truly means to teach and learn well in an AI-shaped world. Together, we will reflect on current challenges, share perspectives, and consider how AI can be developed and used in ways that improve learning outcomes, support educators, and benefit students.


It’s happening on March 25, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm ET. Register here.


Can’t make it in person? Segments of the program will be recorded and shared on the BU Wheelock YouTube channel after the event date. 


For Families

For Educators and State Education Agencies

About NCIL

The research reported here is funded by a grant to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: H283D210004). The opinions or policies expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the Federal government. Copyright © 2024 National Center on Improving Literacy.

LinkedIn Share This Email
Find us on social media
Facebook  Youtube  LinkedIn