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...
Dec 6, 2023
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning proudly announces the appointment of Tyran Butler, Ph.D., as Early Learning Principal. Dr. Butler brings a wealth of experience to the role in developing academic programs in early childhood education, advancing...