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What is a Language Environment? Making Space for Every Child’s Voice

March 5, 1 p.m. ET

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 a critical insight: the first months of a teacher’s career are a pivotal window — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth.
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What’s a “Language Environment” in Early Childhood Education? 
For an early childhood education professional, understanding how to create supportive and engaging language environments is so important!  
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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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