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,...
Mar 12, 2025
Florida was awarded one of seven States Leading Recovery grants from the national nonprofit Accelerate. In advance of the 2025-26 school year, Florida and the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning received a $500,000 grant to support ongoing efforts to...
Feb 20, 2025
Juno Beach, FL – On January 31, in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, The UF Lastinger Center for Learning is honoring Florida Power and Light (FPL) at their Juno Beach headquarters as the inaugural New Worlds Reading Literacy Champion for FPL’s support of literacy and...
