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.
In Ohio, LENA Grow fits into a wide-ranging ecosystem of investments that OCCRRA
has made to address early childhood education and out-of-school quality, capacity, and workforce development.
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.
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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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.
