Visit Lastinger Learning for our early childhood, literacy and mathematics professional learning offerings.
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!
Kristi Cheyney-Collante, Ph.D., Joins UF Lastinger Center for Learning as Director of Early Learning and Literacy
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning proudly announces the appointment of Kristi Cheyney-Collante, Ph.D., as the new Director of Early Learning & Literacy and Research Scientist. Dr. Cheyney-Collante brings a wealth of experience in early...
Opinion: Boosting Florida’s Economy Requires Better K-12 Math Education
By: Dean Dancer, CWS®, Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Vice President Investments, Advisory Board Member, Lastinger Center for Learning Jobs in the STEM field are expected to grow by 10% nationally by 2033, almost three times faster than non-STEM jobs (source -...
Books and Buccaneers: Families Chart their Course Towards Literacy at New Worlds Reading 2025 Book Bash
Led by a map marked with reading quests through Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, over 1,800 children and adults embarked on a free, pirate-themed literacy adventure at New Worlds Reading’s 2025 Book Bash. On Saturday, April 5, Tampa families engaged with interactive...