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Nebraska Head Starts Use Vests With ‘Talk Pedometers’ To Boost Early Literacy
The Lena Grow program, which collects data on preschooler talk and trains teachers to increase conversations, has been linked to higher reading scores.
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Blog Posts
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How LENA Integrates With CLASS® To Boost Quality in Early Childhood Classrooms 
Learn how CLASS® and LENA Grow work together to boost quality in early childhood classrooms.
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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
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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
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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
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Early Talk = School Readiness
Prepare young minds for future success at school — by talking with them now!
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Blog Posts
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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
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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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