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Flamingo Early Learning Louisiana

Flamingo Early Learning Louisiana

Flamingo Early Learning is a professional development system that improves early educator teaching practices and child outcomes. Over the last several years, the program has transcended Florida’s borders, offering customized resources and professional guidance...
A Global Convening: Leadership for Professional Learning 2022

A Global Convening: Leadership for Professional Learning 2022

“LfPL is a community of practice rooted in dialogue,” said Dr. Phil Poekert, director of the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, as he welcomed travelers from around the globe to Dublin City University and the fourth Leadership for Professional...
Greater Tampa Bay Area Literacy Convening

Greater Tampa Bay Area Literacy Convening

“Great Morning!” was the resounding welcome for attendees at our Greater Tampa Bay Area Literacy Convening on April 27, 2022, and what started as a ‘great morning’ evolved into a truly incredible day. As a result of the Lastinger Center for Learnings’s ongoing work...
Chris Sprowls’ literacy initiative hits $50M private funding goal

Chris Sprowls’ literacy initiative hits $50M private funding goal

FloridaPolitics.com Sprowls said 135,000 Florida students have received books through the program. House Speaker Chris Sprowls announced Wednesday that his statewide book delivery program is now fully funded thanks to $50 million in commitments from corporate...