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.
Promoting the power of reading
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.
The Latest
Accelerating research and development with Flamingo Nation Data Lagoon
The Flamingo Nation Data Lagoon will accelerate research and development by providing educators and researchers access to a revolutionary dataset. By compiling data from a complementary series of online education applications and implementing precise data protections,...
Georgia DECAL Project
Since 2015, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning has collaborated with Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) to fulfill its mission of enhancing early care and education practices across the state. Throughout the years of this partnership, the...
Math Nation expands for greater student outcomes
In 2012, roughly 50% of Florida’s high school students were proficient in Algebra 1, with proficiency rates under 20% in some districts¹. Responding to the need to significantly improve Algebra 1 achievement in Florida, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning partnered...