{"id":14723,"date":"2025-12-03T15:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learningally.org\/?page_id=14723"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:07:54","slug":"december-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learningally.org\/newsletters\/december-2025-newsletter","title":{"rendered":"December 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"            <section class=\"dyslexia-text-section mt-55\"  style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 12px;--text-align: left;--text-width: 100%;\">\n            <div class=\"rich-text-container\">\n                                                    <div class=\"rich-text_content\">\n                        <div class=\"content\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6826\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04154627\/AllyInsiderWebBanner_1200x400.jpg\" 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class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 30px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">A Festive Season Of Listening and Learning<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December is a special month filled with reflection, celebration, and meaningful traditions across many cultures. To honor this spirit, we\u2019re excited to feature three audiobooks that invite students to celebrate their own festivities and heritage while also exploring and appreciating the unique traditions of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/bookdetails\/bookid\/KM636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gift of the Magi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/bookdetails\/bookid\/KV580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/bookdetails\/bookid\/NF502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The People Remember<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/search\" class=\"button\" title=\"Explore More Audiobooks\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore More Audiobooks<i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper small\" style=\"--image-size: contain;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dec-Books-Recs.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <section class=\"keynote-speakers-section mt-45\">\n            <div class=\"columns-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GRG-Dec-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Get A Head Start On Great Reading Games<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p>Learning Ally\u2019s Great Reading Games are right around the corner, and it\u2019s the perfect opportunity to motivate students to read more and build their literacy skills with friendly competition. <strong>Schools can start earning GRG Boost Up points from December 1\u201331, 2025<\/strong> by encouraging students to read in the audiobook app, helping them get a strong head start before the official kickoff in January. With curated book lists, built-in motivation tools, and exciting prizes, this program makes it easy to spark joy and confidence in every reader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/solutions-for-school\/great-reading-games\" class=\"button\" title=\"Learn More Here\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Learn More Here                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Left-Behind-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Left Behind: Sparking Stories About Dyslexia<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning Ally was delighted to sponsor the nationwide virtual screening of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Left Behind<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and partner with the film\u2019s director, Anna Toomey, to share this powerful story. From the live screening at the MLK Theatre in Washington, D.C., to the <strong>virtual screening watched by thousands<\/strong>, the documentary has sparked meaningful conversations about dyslexia, access, and educational equity. We\u2019re grateful to the educators, families, and advocates who joined us, and we\u2019re inspired to keep pushing for a future where every student with dyslexia has the support they need to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/resource\/left-behind-documentary-is-changing-the-conversation-on-dyslexia\" class=\"button\" title=\"Read the Blog\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Read the Blog                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Josh-C-social.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Empowering Learners Through AI Innovation<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover fresh insights with education leader Josh Clark in a follow-up webinar that dives into how AI is reshaping learning for students with learning disabilities. You\u2019ll also receive access to his original Spotlight on Dyslexia session, plus actionable strategies and big-picture frameworks to guide your work.<strong> Join us on December 9 at 4:00 pm ET<\/strong> to gain the knowledge and inspiration you need to help every learner thrive in a rapidly changing world. Don&#8217;t miss this fascinating conversation!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/ev\/AuEsULngSHLF369Hnx3xfiAXKu3nQ61MshxapRSe1rQ9pdR1rPk9~AtKg1QGbOHmQeD-14N-vejJp9Qo06kv1S4JYt4LMwQ25E1rIi_X00am_3w\" class=\"button\" title=\"Click to Register\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Click to Register                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    \n\n    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section block-container\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 30px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">Celebrating Race To Read Winners!<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning Ally sends big congratulations to our 75 winning schools, including Mort Elementary, on their outstanding performances in this year\u2019s Race to Read! By engaging with the audiobook solution and helping build a love of reading, schools like Mort have set a wonderful example for their students and communities. We also want to celebrate <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of this year\u2019s Race to Read participants \u2014 your commitment helps turn reading into a lifelong habit. We look forward to sharing more amazing stories from schools across the country through our future reading programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b5SYx9Qc7Tc\" class=\"button\" title=\"Hear More from Mort\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hear More from Mort<i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper small\" style=\"--image-size: contain;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Congratulations-to-mort-elementary-Thank-you-to-all-Race-to-read-participants-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section block-container revers\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 30px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">Monthly Print And Digital Calendars<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in-the-know this December with our print and digital calendars. Designed to celebrate learning in fun, meaningful ways, both the print and digital options highlight holidays, observances, Learning Ally events, and reading programs. It\u2019s easy to print, click, or post for your colleagues and students!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/LA_Calendar_December2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Print Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribe to Digital Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/events\/\" class=\"button\" title=\"View Calendar Events\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Calendar Events<i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper small\" style=\"--image-size: cover;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dec-Calendar-Event-Image.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <section class=\"keynote-speakers-section mt-45\">\n            <div class=\"columns-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Winnie-Award-Dec-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Nominate An Outstanding Educator Or School<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p>Nominate a school, reading specialist, or educator who uses the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution and is making a meaningful impact on struggling readers. The Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award honors outstanding schools and educators. One school, one reading specialist, and one educator will be recognized. Families, administrators, and educators\u2014including those who wish to nominate themselves\u2014are invited to <strong>apply now through December 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/learningallylabs.typeform.com\/to\/FwmaQMiW?typeform-source=learningally.org\" class=\"button\" title=\"Nomination Form\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Nomination Form                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Reading-Tracker-Newsletter-Image.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Spark Reading Joy This Month &#8211; New Resource!<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your students a fun boost of motivation this month with our exclusive December Reading Tracker. This <strong>simple, student-friendly tool<\/strong> helps readers set goals, build great habits, and celebrate their progress all month. Download now to spark excitement, encourage consistency, and keep your learners engaged during this busy time of year. Plus, it&#8217;s a great way to maintain reading momentum heading into winter break.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1QmqNPlyoDzMxiraZTFXlGnW4gOkDwEr0\/view?usp=sharing\" class=\"button\" title=\"Click to Download\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Click to Download                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"column_media-content\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DGLF-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column_text-content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>FREE Professional Learning Opportunity For Educators<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a limited time, Learning Ally is providing our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.learningally.org\/n\/OTAxLU9NSy00NjEAAAGeVhgzcptcZQ-C0rN-VyJdWNFjOv3XyM6r8lhrrQUS109EMVxhg9IwuXznF5ExCBC49W7rgRQ=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured Literacy in Action<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course <\/span><b>at no cost to educators in public and charter schools across the following states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA. Classes kick off January 8th, and continue every Thursday at 4:30 PM ET on Zoom through March 12th. This course will equip educators with <strong>practical strategies<\/strong> to implement structured literacy principles in their classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_link\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/learningallylabs.typeform.com\/to\/I75YzIXm?typeform-source=resources.learningally.org\" class=\"button\" title=\"Learn More Here\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                        Learn More Here                                                                                    <i class=\"arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    \n\n    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section block-container\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 30px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">A Story Time Event to Keep Readers Engaged<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span>Stories Around the Campfire<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event\u2014featuring narrator Sara Wittry Phan and the beloved <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall Leaves<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Loretta Holland\u2014is now available on demand for you and your students. Enjoy a charming read-aloud that celebrates the magic of the cozy season and inspires students to keep reading over winter break. We look forward to connecting with more enriching events like this throughout the year!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/e\/view\/ZCkKISt4RmucVqQeW9_0Fw\/purchase\" class=\"button\" title=\"Watch On Demand\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch On Demand<i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper small\" style=\"--image-size: contain;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Around-the-Campfire-Newsletter-2.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"section-get-involved color-scheme-blue-dark mt-75\">\n        <div class=\"get-involved-container\">\n                            <div class=\"section-title\">\n                    <h2 class=\"title underlined\">From the Classroom<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"section-content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI want my students to feel excited about reading and to see themselves as capable, lifelong readers. The Learning Ally Race to Read challenge is a fun and meaningful way to motivate everyone to set goals, celebrate progress, and build confidence. I joined because I want my students to discover stories that inspire them, strengthen their skills, and show them that reading can open doors to every dream they have.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathy Wedell<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8th Grade English Language Arts and English Language Development<br \/>\nAltimira Middle School, Sonoma, California<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"parent":6847,"menu_order":12,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14723","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>December 2025 Newsletter - 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