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Bridging Books to Classroom Instruction: New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning
More than 830 VPK through fifth grade educators from 43 Florida counties kept their skills sharp this summer by attending a New Worlds Reading…
Symposium Brings International Educators to the University of Maine
Education professionals from around the world gathered at the University of Maine for the 2026 Leadership for Professional Learning (LfPL) Symposium. Since 2017, the…
Bringing Tutoring Vendors to Districts through the Florida Tutoring Advantage
Florida Tutoring Advantage recently announced its list of partner school districts and tutoring vendors for the 2025-2026 academic year. Twenty-four tutoring vendors are partnering…
Chaohua Ou, Ed.D. Joins the UF Lastinger Center as Director of Data and Learning Technologies
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning proudly announces the appointment of Chaohua Ou, Ed.D., as Director of Data & Learning Technologies and Research…
Massachusetts ECSO Initiative Sees Record Interest, Continues Driving Statewide Impact
The Massachusetts Early Childhood Support Organization (ECSO) initiative is now in its sixth year of meaningful contributions to early learning experiences for program leaders,…
Florida Educators Strengthen Literacy Instruction through New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning
More than 100 educators gathered on June 24-25 at Emerson Alumni Hall in Gainesville, Florida, for the New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning session,…
Kristi Cheyney-Collante, Ph.D., Joins UF Lastinger Center for Learning as Director of Early Learning and Literacy
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning proudly announces the appointment of Kristi Cheyney-Collante, Ph.D., as the new Director of Early Learning &…
Opinion: Boosting Florida’s Economy Requires Better K-12 Math Education
Jobs in the STEM field are expected to grow by 10% nationally by 2033, almost three times faster than non-STEM jobs. As a business leader in financial services here…
Books and Buccaneers: Families Chart their Course Towards Literacy at New Worlds Reading 2025 Book Bash
Over 1,800 children and adults embarked on a free, pirate-themed literacy adventure at New Worlds Reading’s 2025 Book Bash at Raymond James Stadium in…
Florida and the UF Lastinger Center for Learning Announce $500,000 Investment in High-Dosage Tutoring to Supercharge Learning Recovery Efforts
Florida was awarded one of seven States Leading Recovery grants from the national nonprofit Accelerate.