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Improving Language Development at HOPES Community Action Partnership in New Jersey
At HOPES CAP, Inc., nearly 90% of teachers reported an increase in their overall job satisfaction, while 95% said they saw positive changes in children’s language development after LENA Grow.
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Social Skills in Early Childhood: New Evidence of LENA Grow’s Effectiveness
New data analysis suggests LENA Grow accelerates social development, a strong sign of kindergarten readiness.
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The Power of Conversational Turns in Early Childhood Education: Head Start Is Doing It Right!
Head Start and Early Head Start show tremendous promise in the power of conversational turns to improve child outcomes.
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Fostering Family Engagement and Early Literacy at Pasco County Schools: Webinar Highlights
One of the largest school districts in the U.S. brought LENA Grow to its Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms.
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How Head Start Grantees Use LENA Grow To Meet Performance Standards During Federal Review
The organization's investment in LENA Grow, they realized, made it easy to show how they were meeting a variety of Head Start performance measures.
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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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Research Shows Links Between LENA Grow Participation and Social Growth
Analyses reveal strong evidence that LENA Grow may give children’s social development a boost. 
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Early Head Start Centers in Tennessee Use LENA Programs To Improve Early Literacy
Porter-Leath uses LENA programs to boost early literacy and connect teachers and families.
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Implementing statewide PD for ECE teachers in Mississippi: Questions from the webinar
We had the privilege of hosting a webinar featuring our partners in Mississippi to learn how they implemented LENA Grow at a statewide level. Here, we answer common questions that arose during the webinar.
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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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June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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