December is a special month filled with reflection, celebration, and meaningful traditions across many cultures. To honor this spirit, we’re 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.
Learning Ally’s Great Reading Games are right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to motivate students to read more and build their literacy skills with friendly competition. Schools can start earning GRG Boost Up points from December 1–31, 2025 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.
Learning Ally was delighted to sponsor the nationwide virtual screening of Left Behind and partner with the film’s director, Anna Toomey, to share this powerful story. From the live screening at the MLK Theatre in Washington, D.C., to the virtual screening watched by thousands, the documentary has sparked meaningful conversations about dyslexia, access, and educational equity. We’re grateful to the educators, families, and advocates who joined us, and we’re inspired to keep pushing for a future where every student with dyslexia has the support they need to thrive.
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’ll also receive access to his original Spotlight on Dyslexia session, plus actionable strategies and big-picture frameworks to guide your work. Join us on December 9 at 4:00 pm ET to gain the knowledge and inspiration you need to help every learner thrive in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation!
Learning Ally sends big congratulations to our 75 winning schools, including Mort Elementary, on their outstanding performances in this year’s 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 all of this year’s Race to Read participants — 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.
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’s easy to print, click, or post for your colleagues and students!
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—including those who wish to nominate themselves—are invited to apply now through December 31.
Give your students a fun boost of motivation this month with our exclusive December Reading Tracker. This simple, student-friendly tool 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’s a great way to maintain reading momentum heading into winter break.
For a limited time, Learning Ally is providing our Structured Literacy in Action course at no cost to educators in public and charter schools across the following states: 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 practical strategies to implement structured literacy principles in their classrooms.
Our Stories Around the Campfire event—featuring narrator Sara Wittry Phan and the beloved Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland—is 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!
“I 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.”
—Cathy Wedell
8th Grade English Language Arts and English Language Development
Altimira Middle School, Sonoma, California