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DID YOU KNOW? EVERY LANSING USD469 STUDENT IN 3RD - 8TH GRADE ENGAGES IN 15-20 MINUTES OF DAILY INDEPENDENT READING TIME (DIRT) DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. INDEPENDENT, SELF-CHOSEN, RECREATIONAL READING HAS BEEN PROVEN TO INCREASE LITERACY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS.

Reading twenty minutes a day has been proven to increase a child's fluency, vocabulary, and background knowledge and help them develop a love of reading.

Some other benefits of reading every day are:

  • Higher assessment scores

  • Improved writing skills

  • Increased imagination and creativity

  • Increased empathy

  • Reduces stress

We will share a statistic or fact about Lansing USD469 each week on our website and social media. 

Designed to keep parents informed and engaged, this series aims to highlight the achievements, programs, and initiatives that make Lansing USD469 such a great place to work. 

Stay tuned for weekly updates!