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Idea to send:	Topic Education Content What is the most important goal of reading instruction in Oklahoma’s schools? There are many valid answers; however, I believe there is a foundational goal that must be in place before anything else matters. That goal is JOY. But can we teach joy? Not really. However, putting books at every students’ fingertips would help. Reading self-selected books every day would enable students to develop vocabulary knowledge, enhance their comprehension power, and of course, experience the JOY of reading. Time spent reading is a predictor of students’ school achievement, yet we often drive students away from reading through joyless instruction and testing. So, my idea to promote the joy of reading for Oklahoma students is to provide Pre-K through 12 teachers with fully stocked classroom libraries. Oklahomans who have experienced the joy of reading themselves have an obligation to make that possible for all our children.