Book-A-Month Club By Megan Willis, Director of Communications Louisiana is facing a literacy crisis that demands our attention. It's a crisis that not only affects our students but also our collective future. The statistics speak for themselves: only 28% of Louisiana's 4th-grade students are proficient readers, and this is unacceptable. … [Read more...] about Book-A-Month Club
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Structured Literacy: A Simple and Effective Approach to Teaching Reading
Structured Literacy: A Simple and Effective Approach to Teaching Reading By Lindsey Vicknair Senior Literacy Content & Training Specialist of The Center for Literacy & Learning Structured Literacy is an evidence-based approach to teaching reading that simplifies the complex process of literacy acquisition. This method benefits all … [Read more...] about Structured Literacy: A Simple and Effective Approach to Teaching Reading
The Center for Literacy & Learning Receives Federal Award Aimed at Increasing Family Engagement
The Center for Literacy & Learning Receives Federal Award Aimed at Increasing Family Engagement By Dr. John Wyble, CEO of The Center for Literacy & Learning The U.S. Department of Education announced it has awarded the Louisiana Children's Research Center for Development and Learning, commonly known as The Center for Literacy & … [Read more...] about The Center for Literacy & Learning Receives Federal Award Aimed at Increasing Family Engagement
Louisiana’s Literacy Renaissance Has Started
Louisiana’s Literacy Renaissance Has Started By Dr. John Wyble, CEO of The Center for Literacy & Learning After achieving multiple years of literacy gains and a five-point increase on the 2022-2023 LEAP, Louisiana has begun its literacy revival. Through a renewed focus on evidence-based practices, intensive literacy interventions, and … [Read more...] about Louisiana’s Literacy Renaissance Has Started
Did You Know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month?
Did You Know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? By DeJunne’ Clark Jackson, MA, MAT, MEd, CALT During the month of October, The Center for Literacy & Learning and other advocates across the country are recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness about what dyslexia is and how early intervention is critical for … [Read more...] about Did You Know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month?
Glancing Back to 2023 Plain Talk
A Glance Back at the 2023 Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® Institute By Ryan Roberts, Director of Advocacy, and Dr. Carolin Purser, Vice President of Strategy. It’s hard to believe that the 2023 Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® was only two weeks ago. Although we just wrapped up this year’s conference, we are already in … [Read more...] about Glancing Back to 2023 Plain Talk