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.”
Thirty-five years is a long time to give yourself to any work. Long enough that you might think you've seen it all. But Maria De La Rosa is still curious.
In early childhood education, we talk a lot about building foundations. Preparing children for school. Closing gaps. But 2025 reminded us of something simpler.
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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.
