An informational poster for a case study on promoting healthy social behavior, school readiness, and teacher retention using the LENA Grow program, featuring text, logos, and images of young children.

Promoting Healthy Social Behavior, School Readiness, and Teacher Retention

With their LENA Grow program, Porter-Leath has produced clear results:

  • Improved language, literacy, and social skills.
  • Higher i-Ready® school readiness assessment scores.
  • Increased job satisfaction and retention among the ECE workforce.
  • Stronger school-home connection, using early talk data to engage parents.

Free Webinar: Redesigning Support for New Teachers

What if the key to a stronger early childhood workforce isn’t just better hiring — it’s better beginnings?
New research from LENA, in partnership with Porter-Leath in Tennessee, reveals that the first months of a teacher’s career are pivotal — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth.
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June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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