@nsteve15 And just an FYI, the #literacymatrix is completely grounded in science. It even has video exemplar lessons to model strategies that are in the Teaching Reading Sourcebook. @LastingerCenter
#NewWorldsReading has shipped over two million books to eligible K-5 children in #Florida! 🎉
Start building your at-home library with free books and literacy resources! Apply at https://t.co/CPZzqxijgC 📚
PreK-3rd grade HCPS reading teachers are engaged in a day of hands-on learning with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, deepening knowledge of the science of reading and effective practices. #scienceofreading@HillsboroughSch@LastingerCenter
Today is #ProviderAppreciationDay!
The #LastingerCenter thanks childcare providers and educators for providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for our littlest learners!
https://t.co/eCSMlD1M9m
“We’re dedicated to saving our bookworms, one educational community at a time.”
Check out Paige Pullen’s article on improving children’s literacy rates 📚 https://t.co/aP5jg1qrQk @pcpullen
The early years are a uniquely consensual period of human development during which we as adults hold the power to promote (or hinder) children’s long term success through the interactions and experiences we provide. Let’s get it right.
Happy Week of the Young Child! #WOYC23
Take a deep dive into your favorite books this week in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week. Encourage your friends to do the same by tagging your reading buddy ⬇️. #FLCelebratesLiteracy
Dr. Paige Pullen provided #FlamingoSmallGroupLiteracy demonstration lessons at Brentwood Elementary today!
The #LastingerCenter is partnering with @sarasotaschools to provide K-2 educators with professional development and ongoing support during the 2023 school year.
@smerconish Mental illness goes beyond homelessness/drug addiction. This country needs to take care of individuals with mental illness; my late husband was released from the hospital because he was a CPA and therefore “wouldn’t hurt himself!” A week later he committed suicide.
In episode three of the #LastingerLegends podcast, Don Pemberton recounts serving as the Center’s first director & meeting with teachers to identify the framework for the Center’s work, and shares what it meant to work at an academic powerhouse like @UF. https://t.co/PotcixjifA