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The Right Way To Invest in Early Childhood Educators – Webinar Recap
During LENA's recent webinar, experts talked about the best ways to improve early childhood teacher retention rates.
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The Power of Early Childhood Professional Development in Tough Times 
What if we could turn the current challenges facing early childhood education into fuel for change? 
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How Inspiring Joy Supports Early Childhood Teacher Retention
What are decision and policy makers missing that can play a huge role in supporting early childhood teacher retention? 
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Beyond Words: How Interactive Talk Builds the Foundation for Early Literacy Success
Early literacy success doesn't mean teaching babies to read. They build early literacy skills through simple interactions with caring adults.
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Growing Confident Learners: Webinar Highlights
In “Growing Confident Learners,” experts explored questions about the critical role of self-confidence in early childhood education.
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A Classroom Transformed by Confidence: Patricia’s LENA Grow Story
After 25+ years in early childhood education, you might think she'd seen it all. But she discovered something that changed everything. 
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5 Ways To Build Confidence in Early Childhood Classrooms
A child's self-esteem is already well formed by age 5! Check out these tips on supporting children's confidence in your classroom.
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Early Literacy is an Open Book: Webinar Highlights
When does a child start learning to read? In "Early Literacy Is an Open Book," experts shared how early literacy shapes success in early childhood education and beyond.
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How To Turn Children’s Books Into Early Literacy Tools
Are you using children's books and read aloud time to it's fullest potential? Explore how early literacy skills develop through both!
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