‘Every hour counts’: Daycares track conversations to boost language skills

April 29, 2026

Orlando Sentinel

Hundreds of preschools in Florida have adopted the LENA Grow program, developed by a nonprofit in Colorado with the mission to “transform children’s lives through early talk.”

‘Every hour counts’: Daycares track conversations to boost language skills

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‘Every hour counts’: Daycares track conversations to boost language skills

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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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