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Happy New Year! As we enter a fresh chapter, it’s the perfect time to set meaningful reading resolutions, whether that means creating new family traditions for reading together or fostering a literacy-rich classroom environment. Here are some simple yet impactful resolutions to inspire readers of all ages throughout the year:

1. Commit to reading together: Families can resolve to dedicate 30 minutes each day to reading instead of screen time. This time can be spent reading a book aloud to each other or reading their books quietly.
2. Set classroom-based reading goals: Teachers can set reading goals for students -- aligned to their individual needs -- by the end of January. They can also commit to setting time aside every day in the classroom for students to read connected text out loud to support reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
3. Amp up literacy-related professional development efforts: Educators can commit to learning one new literacy strategy each month throughout 2025

In 2025, what commitment will you make to help your family or students grow into confident readers? Let us know on our Facebook page.

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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.