Five leadership practices that drive success in K-2 literacy The following is a sponsored post by Amplify. Third grade: It’s known as a make-or-break moment for reading. Students who aren’t proficient in reading before entering fourth grade are much more likely than their peers to struggle in school, and much more likely to drop out. That’s … [Read more...] about Five leadership practices that drive success in K-2 literacy
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Regional Spotlight: Early Progress Foreshadows Successes to Come
Regional Spotlight: Early Progress Foreshadows Successes to Come By Blair Jinks, Regional Literacy Specialist As a Regional Literacy Specialist with The Center for Literacy & Learning, I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to work in Calcasieu Parish, a parish that has welcomed me with open arms! Working with schools that support … [Read more...] about Regional Spotlight: Early Progress Foreshadows Successes to Come
The Processes of Comprehension
The Processes of Comprehension By Janee’ Butler, Literacy & Learning Specialist Let’s talk comprehension!! Not the comprehension of how many of us view or understand comprehension. But, for a moment let’s approach it as a cognitive function. Let’s view it from the lens of cognitive psychologists and linguists, better understanding the … [Read more...] about The Processes of Comprehension
Center for Development and Learning Leads Literacy Efforts During 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session
Center for Development and Learning Leads Literacy Efforts During 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session The Center for Development and Learning joined with several legislative and state agency partners, as well as a host of stakeholders, as literacy and early childhood development were key focus areas for the 2021 regular session of the … [Read more...] about Center for Development and Learning Leads Literacy Efforts During 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session
Empowerment through Literacy: My Perspective on CDL’s Literacy and Economic Development Summit
Empowerment through Literacy: My Perspective on CDL’s Literacy and Economic Development Summit By Bailey Chauvin If I’m being honest, I didn’t quite know what to expect when I arrived at the River Center Branch Library for the Center for Development and Learning’s Literacy and Economic Development Summit. I strongly believe in the … [Read more...] about Empowerment through Literacy: My Perspective on CDL’s Literacy and Economic Development Summit
Legislative Session Preview: Literacy at the Forefront
Legislative Session Preview: Literacy at the Forefront By Michael Willis The legislative session starts this week, and we expect it to be action-packed with 902 pieces of legislation filed, as of Friday, April 9. At the Center for Development and Learning, we have spent the past year meeting with legislators across the state to share about … [Read more...] about Legislative Session Preview: Literacy at the Forefront