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Case Studies
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Promoting Healthy Social Behavior, School Readiness, and Teacher Retention
With their LENA Grow program, Porter-Leath has produced clear results, including higher i-Ready® kindergarten readiness scores.
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Case Studies
A case study infographic from Henderson County Schools shows a bar graph and pie charts. It highlights that LENA Grow children are more likely to score average/above average in language skills. Side charts show child race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
Boosting Kindergarten Readiness in Rural Kentucky
Children who participated in LENA Grow were 2.7x more likely to achieve at or above average language scores on the BRIGANCE® readiness assessment, compared to children in a demographically matched control group.
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White Papers
A brochure titled "LENA Grow's Impact on Children's Kindergarten Readiness" features a black-and-white photo of young children sitting at a table, raising their hands, and engaging in a classroom activity.
LENA Grow’s Impact on Children’s Kindergarten Readiness
Research from three different school districts shows the measurable impact LENA Grow has on children’s kindergarten readiness.
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Tip Sheets
Two colorful flyers titled "Early Talk = School Readiness" provide tips for infants and for toddlers/preschoolers. Each features a child's photo, sample conversation prompts, and playful star graphics around the flyers.
Early Talk = School Readiness
Prepare young minds for future success at school — by talking with them now!
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Blog Posts
A smiling adult and child read together, both sitting closely. Text beside them reads, "Top 10 Tips to Support Early Literacy," with orange speech bubbles above the pair. The image uses purple and orange color accents.
10 Simple Ways To Support Early Literacy: A Guide for Caregivers and Educators
Whether you're a caregiver or educator, you already have everything you need to nurture early literacy skills.
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Blog Posts
A woman reads a book to a young child sitting on her lap, against a purple background with colorful circles and speech bubbles, suggesting interaction and learning.
LENA Start Children Nearly Twice as Likely To Be Kindergarten Ready
Kindergarten readiness starts early, and simple caregiver-child interactions make a big difference!
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Blog Posts
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Rethinking School Readiness in Early Childhood Education: Webinar Highlights
What truly prepares a child for kindergarten? Early childhood educators discuss all things school readiness related in this webinar!
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Blog Posts
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Connecting the Dots Between Early Childhood Education and Third Grade Reading
You probably know third grade reading ability is a big deal, but do you really know why? Let's talk about it!
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Webinars
A smiling young girl with glasses and pigtails, wearing a striped shirt and a backpack, stands inside a yellow rectangular frame on a purple background with doodles of a pencil, rocket, flower, and letters.
Rethinking School Readiness
“School readiness” often gets tangled in a web of standards and divided responsibilities. So let’s simplify it. We’re rethinking school readiness by focusing on the essentials: early language skills that form the bedrock of future success.
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