August 2025 Newsletter
Starting Strong, Together
Welcome back to a new school year! We’re excited to support you every step of the way as you empower your students to grow, thrive, and discover the joy of reading. Here’s to a year filled with meaningful progress, connection, and partnership.
Ignite Independence With Audiobooks
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eEach July, we celebrate Independence Day, a time for freedom and self-reliance. For struggling readers, Learning Ally audiobooks offer a similar sense of liberation, providing them the independence to choose books they genuinely want to read. This empowers them to not only explore their interests and discover joy in reading, but also confidently keep pace with required classroom texts in the new school year.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://portal.learningally.org/bookdetails/bookid/KW561u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eThe Declaration of Independence in Translationu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://portal.learningally.org/bookdetails/bookid/KB840u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eJudy Moody Declares Independenceu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://portal.learningally.org/bookdetails/bookid/KY423u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eWhat is The Declaration of Independence?u003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e
Reading Resources to Use Now and Later
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDiscover everything you need to make summer reading a success! This quick video walks you through the fun, ready-to-use resources available on our website. From themed, grade-level book lists to printable trackers and family guides, we’ve got you covered. Let’s keep students engaged and reading all summer. Even better? These activities can easily be used in the classroom when school is back in session!u003c/spanu003e
Keep Reading this Summer and Beyond!
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs you soak in the sunshine, it might feel like back-to-school is a world away—but we’re already planning to keep the reading momentum strong into the fall! Our exciting u003c/spanu003eu003ciu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eRace to Readu003c/spanu003eu003c/iu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e program will return to fuel your students’ reading journey with fresh energy and fun challenges.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eStay tuned for more details—and get ready to start your engines. Let’s make this summer (and beyond) a page-turning adventure for every reader!u003c/spanu003e
SPOD 2025 By the Numbers!
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSpotlight on Dyslexia is now available on demand, and we’re excited to share some highlights! This fantastic event drew 6,892 registrants from 37 countries, showcasing 64 speakers in 38 full sessions and 17 EdTalks. So far, our engaged attendees contributed 9,513 interactions, with the platform logging 748.2k minutes open. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success!u003c/spanu003e
2025-2026 New School Year Reset
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eGreat news, educators! The Learning Ally Educator Portal will have a fresh start on Monday, August 4th, when it will reset for the new school year. Please wait to add your class lists or assign books until after this date. If you add them before, the data will be erased with the reset. Rest assured, this reset won’t affect students’ ability to access their favorite books. They’ll still be able to read without interruption!u003c/spanu003e
On Your Mark, Get Set…Read with Learning Ally!
u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://drive.google.com/file/d/1878C_UzoM6qiiAkE2droxbCQNXXQE3x6/view?usp=sharingu0022u003eMort Elementary Schoolu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e in Tampa, Florida is building a strong support system for its students and families through dedicated implementation of Learning Ally audiobooks, particularly for Exceptional Student Education and English Language Learning students. Educators have seen tremendous growth in reading proficiency, along with improvements in engagement and excitement about reading.u003c/spanu003e
Monthly School Holidays and Observances
Stay organized and informed throughout the school year with our 2025 Monthly School Holidays and Observances calendar. Download this month’s calendar to keep track of important dates and events and integrate them into your lesson plans!
Summer Conference Fun!
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eThis summer, Learning Ally team members are attending conferences nationwide to connect with new and existing customers as they prepare for the upcoming school year. We have had the pleasure of exhibiting in Texas and Florida, and in the coming weeks, our team will be in New York, Massachusetts and Michigan!u003c/spanu003e
Sound Strategies: An Educator Community
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe are thrilled to launch u0022Learning Ally’s Sound Strategies,u0022 our new Facebook community created exclusively for educators like you! This is your go-to space to connect with peers across the country, share effective strategies for using the Audiobook Solution, and collaborate on best practices. Click below to join the conversation and become one of our founding members today!u003c/spanu003e