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From Skeptic to Advocate: A Veteran Teacher’s LENA Grow Journey
Read Teresa's story from being unsure about the power of LENA Grow in her classroom to school board success!
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Lolli and Pops: From the Navy Base to a Family Child Care Home
Read this inspiring LENA Grow story from beloved family child care providers Royce and Tonya and how they decided on their retirement future!
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“Everyone has their niche, and my niche is little kids”: One Teacher’s Journey in Cultivating Her Students’ Voices
One veteran teacher’s LENA Grow journey: “It kind of goes back to my childhood. I never really had anyone who taught me that as long as I kept trying, I could.”
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Early Childhood Educator Success: Nine Takeaways from LENA Grow in Hartford
Researchers from the University of Hartford highlight nine key insights from Hartford's qualitative evaluation of the LENA Grow program in Hartford, Conn.
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“A soft landing spot, a happy place”: Celebrating Early Childhood Educators
Just as the early childhood education profession is unique, so is each early childhood educator's story.
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“I probably think about the program every day”: When Professional Development Is More Than Just a Program
A preschool teacher and a family child care provider in Hawaii tell their stories. What keeps them excited and motivated?
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“Mae Mae’s House”: One teacher’s story behind an evaluation of LENA Grow in Milwaukee
In this video, a long-time preschool teacher in Milwaukee reflects on LENA Grow and what motivates her dedication to the profession.
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Family Child Care Provider Uses LENA Grow To Connect With Parents, Children
For Pamela Robinson, a family child care provider in Georgia, using LENA Grow was an opportunity to show parents all the brain-building interaction that happens during the day in her home as she watches children.
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Teachers and Coaches Share Their Experiences With LENA Grow
We’ve interviewed LENA Grow participants nationwide for an inside look at what it’s like to complete the professional development program for early childhood teachers.
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