Read the inspiring journey of CLI’s CEO, Dr. Diana Greene, in a special Daily Inspiration story featured by Voyage Jacksonville in March! Dive into her captivating career narrative and uncover the passion that fuels her role at CLI. Don’t miss out on this uplifting read.
Global Heroes Spotlight – Children’s Literacy Initiative
Last month, CLI was featured in Global Heroes, an international publication focused on sharing inspiring stories about people, organizations, and communities, working to address global problems. In our spotlight, CLI shared how our equity-centered mission is driving innovation and transforming education. Read the article.
Dr. Greene Shares Her Story at TEDx Jacksonville
This past fall, Dr. Diana Greene shared the stage with brilliant minds at TEDex Jacksonville to discuss her personal journey to Superintendentship and raise a call to action for more diversity at the highest levels of education administration. It was an experience that pushed boundaries, sparked new perspectives, and ignited meaningful conversations.
CLI Welcomes Mychal Threets as Literacy Ambassador
We’re excited to announce that Mychal Threets joined CLI in our celebration of Read Across America Day with the National Education Association (NEA), Read by 4th, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Maximizing the Impact of Read Alouds: Strategies for Educators
Read alouds are a cornerstone of effective instructional practice. Here are key strategies to help educators optimize the benefits of read aloud activities in their classrooms.
Women’s History Month – 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month with women’s stories. Across the globe and throughout time women rock the world as warriors and writers, innovators and astronauts, dancers, musicians, and more. Diversify your book collection, expand readers’ knowledge, and inspire children with these empowering read alouds.
The Read – Winter 2024
This edition of The Read highlights Dr. Green’s TEDx Talk, CLI’s Read Across America Community Event, Recent digital framework updates, and our 2023 Impact Report.
Translated – CLI’s Digital Framework App Gets an Update
At CLI we are seeking to dismantle structural racism by providing Black and Latinx children with the anti-racist early literacy instruction, support, and advocacy needed to create equity in education.
Principal as Catalysts: Driving Change through Effective Feedback
The last leadership session delved into how school leaders drive lifelong learning, covering leadership’s catalytic role, fostering collaborative growth expectations, and creating an engaged educator and learner community.
Shaping a Community of Lifelong Learners: A Principal’s Role
Our third leadership session targeted school principals and emphasized the crucial role of leadership in cultivating a culture of lifelong learning in schools. We discussed three key learning outcomes: styles, collaborative teacher-principal learning, and community building.