What’s one change you made that increased student ownership with reading?

February 18, 2026

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This quote by Edutopia contributor Ryan Tahmaseb has teachers talking this week! If we want to nurture lifelong readers, student choice is key—but we know that’s not always simple in a standards-driven classroom.

So, to inspire other educators: What’s a change you made that increased student ownership with reading?

How do you create space for student choice while still meeting your curriculum goals?

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