https://youtu.be/KpvNfbnOEmo?si=gm83PavqHQHO_9An&t=228 “Everything that is so important to us about reading and literacy also has profound health impacts.” — Linda Mayes, M.D., Chair, Yale Child Study Center In this Partners webinar, co-sponsored by Scholastic, the CGLR was honored to host the release of a new research paper produced by the Yale Child Study Center-Scholastic Collaborative for […]
“Not only do we invest in collaboratives to get books in front of children, but we’re also thinking about funding streams that can support access. We’re thinking about library systems. We’re thinking about publishers. We’re thinking about the ways in which we can break down and dismantle the barriers that do not allow for families […]
“Creating the sense of urgency as the impetus for systems change is really an interesting motivator, especially as we think about this against our most recent experience and context - we and the whole system, we're adapting in the midst of a crisis.” Gloria Corral of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) offered the above reflection […]
"Every day matters. Instruction builds on the day before. If you miss a day, you can have gaps in your learning. Attendance also helps you build relationships with your friends and your teachers and the staff at your school." - Hortensia Hernandez, Community School Coordinator, Caldwell Idaho During this Learning Loss Recovery Challenge webinar, “Showing […]
In this GLR Learning Tuesdays webinar, Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls: State Expansion of Education Savings Accounts, we created a forum for thoughtful and nuanced conversations to go beyond the headlines and the contention on a controversial policy, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Our goal was to understand the opportunities and implications of this rapidly expanding policy for […]
“I think an important way to support educators and bilingual programs and all these issues we discussed today is to continue to make sure that we keep them visible in public conversation, that they are not relegated to this fringe, side movement. And one way to do this is to really share your experiences, share your […]
“Housing agencies are uniquely positioned to reach out and address the challenges families face getting their kids to school.”- Hedy Chang, Attendance Works In this Peer Exchange Learning Conversation, Learning Begins at Home: How Housing Agencies Can Support Attendance and Engagement in School, panelists representing three Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 2023 Honor Roll Communities — Sarasota Housing […]
“Early relational health creates a necessary footing for young children to optimally learn and engage in the world around them. It helps children to cultivate relationships throughout their life. It lays the foundation for early brain development that helps to support learning and behaviors into adulthood. It's foundational. Early relationships shape the well-being of both […]