Sep 4, 2024
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...
Apr 30, 2024
Jacksonville families of VPK– 5th grade students are invited to attend New Worlds Reading’s 2024 Book Bash on Friday, May 10, at the Jacksonville Public Library – Main Library. Families will join New Worlds Reading as they spotlight the third year of the program...
Jan 30, 2024
The program created in 2021 has already helped hundreds of thousands of Florida students who were struggling with reading. As a classroom teacher nearly 20 years ago, it was unfathomable to think that children across Florida could get free books and activities...
Dec 13, 2023
The New Worlds Reading Initiative is partnering with organizations across the state of Florida to support families and communities through literacy workshops and events! Florida, December 12, 2023 – In an effort to boost literacy rates across Florida, the UF Lastinger...
Aug 1, 2023
This summer UF Lastinger Center for Learning facilitated five New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Development sessions across the state. Between June 1 and 28, 359 teachers participated in the training that connected New Worlds Reading at-home book delivery to...
Jul 20, 2023
The New Worlds Reading Initiative will continue to support Florida families and children by delivering free books and reading resources directly to VPK-5th grade students this school year! Parents and guardians can apply for their child to participate in New Worlds...
