In March 2020, when COVID-19 struck and physical classrooms closed, CLI district partners scrambled to provide distance-learning solutions for students. Having previously made initial investments in online learning for teachers, CLI quickly pivoted its 30+ years of experience to give students, teachers and districts the support they needed…
In the predominantly Black and Brown communities served by CLI, families were hit disproportionately hard not only by COVID-19 health issues, but also by job losses and housing and food insecurity.
After schools moved entirely to distance learning in March, CLI hosted more than 42,000 hours of virtual coaching to support educators, provided 1,300 literacy lesson plans, and created 350 read aloud and lesson videos to help students stay on track.
In 1963, Harvey Ball brought the Smiley Face to life. One of the most famous icons of the twentieth century, this simple, yellow mark can be seen everywhere. From takeout bags to pillows to billboards, you can find these friendly doodles plastered on your face! October 2nd is…
The outcome of the presidential election will spark emotions, reactions, and opinions in our home and school communities. It may also spark violence and protests in and against the communities we serve.
Sesame Street is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary! We want to say “Thank you!” to our friends over at PBS for continuing to produce quality, educational content for young learners.
Children’s Literacy Initiative celebrates Native American Heritage Month with great books! Honor the traditions, artistry, activism, and everyday lives of Native peoples with these high-quality read alouds by Indigenous authors and illustrators.
It’s Election Day across the nation! Whether you voted early, in-person or by mail, we know your voice is heard. CLI supports young learners knowing that their voices, their lives, and their choices matter. Check out these awesome titles to introduce them to the ideas of democracy!
October 16th marks Global Cat Day! Just when you didn’t think it was paw-sible, we’ve curated a collection of fur-bulous titles to add to your library. From cat-astrophic miscalculations to meeting friendly, neighborhood cats, there is a title fur everyone
CLI’s quarterly e-newsletter provides updates on CLI’s work with students and educators, inspiring stories from Literacy Champions in the communities they serve, and book recommendations to promote early literacy in school and at home.