Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Status: Now available on demand
In 2019, five U.S. cities were awarded grants to replicate the innovative Providence Talks early literacy program. As this three-year initiative comes to a close, this webinar reflects on their journeys—what worked, what changed, and what comes next.
Leaders from each city, along with Ellen Hur of Results for America (the initiative’s replication lead), share insights into implementation, adaptation, and scaling. They highlight the power of collaboration and the lasting impact of community-led innovation.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- How cities gathered and integrated community feedback
- Innovations and adaptations made along the way
- Strategies for staffing and scaling
- The power of the cohort model in driving success
Panelists:
- Paul Govoni (Moderator) – Data Scientist, LENA
- Ellen Hur – Vice President, Results for America
- Ruth Ann Moss – Executive Director, Birmingham Talks
- Barb Lito – Coordinator, Virginia Beach GrowSmart
- Laura Westberg – Director of Research and Evaluation, Say & Play with Words, Louisville
- Victoria Washington – Director, 313 Speaks, Brilliant Detroit
- Magdalene Garcia – Coordinator, Hartford Talks