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
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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?
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