Transforming learning
Teaching and learning happens far beyond the confines of the classroom. Opportunities to transform education are all around us. For two decades, we’ve been creating innovative solutions that significantly improve student learning and achievement. Children and their success are at the heart of our work— and we’ve only just begun.
We’re ready to collaborate with you to support educators, improve learning outcomes, and strengthen our educational systems.
New Worlds Reading
Promoting the power of reading
The ability to read and learn are critical skills for lifelong success. New Worlds Reading aims to build these skills by delivering free books and family engagement resources to eligible VPK through 5th-grade students in Florida.
Putting research into practice makes meaningful improvements
Translating education research to practice leads to extraordinary results. We design, build, and implement programs that contribute to the achievement of critical educational milestones: kindergarten readiness, literacy proficiency by third grade and algebra proficiency by ninth grade.
Early Learning
High-quality early learning experiences have a profound impact on a child’s development. Our professional development solutions help educators place children on a path toward kindergarten readiness and future academic success.
Literacy
The ability to read transforms lives. Our comprehensive literacy system enhances both teacher practice and literacy outcomes to help children love to read.
Mathematics
For the United States to meet workforce demands, more students must be competent in core mathematics. We’re creating online mathematics teaching and learning systems to meet future needs.
Leadership
Taking a systems approach to develop educational leaders ensures cohesive vision, goals, language and instruction. We offer a variety of leadership development programs for teachers, coaches and leaders across education systems.
News!
Recommendations for Math Education in Florida Unveiled at Listening Tour Summit
On December 12, 2024, educators, advocates, community organizations, and business leaders gathered at the Lastinger Center for Learning’s Listening Tour Math Summit in Tampa. The event brought together insights and recommendations from more than a year’s work,...
Flamingo Early Learning renews partnership with Massachusetts educators
On July 1, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning renewed its four-year commitment to Massachusetts early learning professionals for six additional years.Alongside partners like UMass Boston and the Children’s Literacy Institute, the Early Childhood Support Organization...
Florida educators bolster their literacy skills with New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning
Over 900 educators from 56 counties participated in professional learning sessions throughout the summer. Leaving with a 216-page, evidence-based Science of Reading handbook and enhanced literacy skills, Alachua County educators attended a New Worlds Reading Teacher...