Aug 22, 2025
The Massachusetts Early Childhood Support Organization (ECSO) initiative is now in its sixth year of meaningful contributions to early learning experiences for program leaders, educators and children across the state. A record 80 potential partner organizations...
Jul 31, 2025
More than 100 educators gathered on June 24-25 at Emerson Alumni Hall in Gainesville, Florida, for the New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning session, an engaging experience designed to help deepen literacy knowledge for Florida teachers. Each participant...
Jun 13, 2025
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...
Apr 23, 2025
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 –...
Apr 14, 2025
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...
Mar 14, 2025
March 2025 marks a 10 year milestone of the UF Lastinger Center for Learning delivering professional learning programs that enhance early childhood education. In 2015, the Lastinger Center partnered with the Division of Early Learning, Early Learning Coalitions,...
