Children's Literacy Initiative

We've had a great time partnering with New Worlds Reading! Keep an eye on our calendar, if you want to join us at an event near you: https://lnkd.in/eDaPiTiN #florida

?? Henrico Educators: What’s Your Biggest Literacy Challenge? Join us on March 21 for a free virtual Info Session designed for district leaders, administrators, and educators. ?? Explore research-backed instructional strategies ?? Learn how CLI supports educators & district leaders ?? Share insights & connect with fellow education leaders Let’s build stronger schools together! ?? Register today - https://bit.ly/3DONyQx

?? San Bernardino educators, let’s talk literacy! How can we strengthen family engagement to improve student outcomes? Join us on March 21 for a free virtual Info Session designed for district leaders, administrators, and educators. ? Research-backed family engagement strategies ? Professional learning & coaching support ? Success stories from San Bernardino schools ?? March 21 | 10:00 AM PST | Virtual (Zoom) ?? Register Now –?https://bit.ly/4kKeeCz

Our Healthy Kids blog series continues with "The Importance of Rest"! Since the clocks have sprung ahead, it can be a challenge to maintain a bedtime routine that works for you and your child. We recommend grabbing a copy of ???????? ?????? ??????, ?????? ?????????? by Janet Costa Bates, to read how Grandpop and Isaac put the house to bed before choosing to retire for the night themselves! Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/41Yg8Iy. What's a key step in your bedtime routine? ????

How can we unlock the future for our children? By ensuring they have the literacy skills to thrive. For too many children, the inability to read proficiently by 3rd grade shapes their entire lives. But we can change that. Join Children's Literacy Initiative, Beyond Literacy, and Springboard Collaborative for Unlocking the Future, a night dedicated to literacy equity, advocacy, and action. Together, we can ensure every child reads proficiently by 3rd grade and has the tools to shape their future. ?? Reserve your spot today! #UnlockingTheFuture #EquityInEducation #LiteracyMatters

How do we unlock real literacy success? It starts with leadership. At CLI’s Breakfast Briefing, we’re tackling the big questions: How do we support school leaders? How do we scale impact? How do we create lasting change in literacy education? Join this powerful conversation and hear from experts leading the way. Together, we’ll explore strategies to empower educators, advance equity, and build a brighter future for students. #LiteracyLeadership #EducationMatters #CLI #BreakfastBriefing

Illiteracy is not a school choice debate—it’s a national crisis. ? As Dr. Diana Greene powerfully states, this issue transcends school type. Illiteracy threatens our workforce, our economy, and our future. The numbers are alarming, but the path forward is clear. ? Research-based solutions exist. When we invest in early literacy, we strengthen communities, open doors, and ensure that every child—regardless of background—has the chance to thrive. ? This is a call to action. The time to act is now. Let's make sure every child has the opportunity to discover the power of reading and the endless possibilities it unlocks. ? Read Dr. Greene’s article and join the movement for change. ? #LiteracyIsARight #EducationForAll #ActForLiteracy

?? New?15 on Friday?episode alert! My organization sat down with the incredible?Mychal Threets—CLI Literacy Ambassador, mental health advocate, and PBS resident librarian—to talk about his journey to ambassadorship, the importance of mental health, and how we can champion better access to books. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch the video interview on YouTube or copy the link below into your browser! https://lnkd.in/eVgKqnuq Or?click here!? #LiteracyMatters #MentalHealth #15onFriday #MychalThreets #BooksForAll

What does it take to grow into someone who loves books? What about someone who loves libraries? Or someone who loves the joy that reading brings, and they go on to become a librarian? That's what we set out to figure out in the latest episode of CLI's Fifteen on Friday! We sat down with Mychal Threets, CLI Literacy Ambassador, mental health advocate, and PBS resident librarian, to learn more about his journey to ambassadorship, his mental health journey, and how we can champion better access to books. Listen to the latest episode wherever you find podcasts, or check out the video interview on YouTube! P.S. You can catch Mychal and Blair Imani on their podcast, Thoughts About Feelings coming to you on April 2, 2025 ??

Are you an Oregon educator or district leader ready to collaborate on innovative literacy strategies? Join CLI’s free Info Session on March 20 to explore research-based methods that align with Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework. We’re not just sharing best practices—we’re listening, learning, and building lasting partnerships. Register now and be part of a community dedicated to empowering educators and transforming student outcomes. ?? Register Now - https://bit.ly/3QMCEO9 #EarlyLiteracy #OregonEducation #Leadership #EdChat