UF Lastinger Center for Learning

Join us on March 24 at 3:30 p.m. (EST) for a free mathematics webinar! Learn more about designing curriculum tasks that build mathematical proficiency by registering at ufl.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

This week, we had the chance to connect with our amazing Regional Partners and reflect on this year’s milestones while planning for the upcoming school year. Thank you to all of our partners for spreading the word about our program while making a difference in our communities!

If you have experience with mathematics professional learning in Florida, we want to hear from you! Take our survey to let us know what’s working well and where additional support is needed. Every 50th survey responder will receive a $25 stipend: ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79…

The deadline for the AIMS EduData Initiative has been extended to March 16! Learn more about this funded math research opportunity and apply at digitalpromise.org/initiative/adv…

Read the latest Research Round-Up to learn about our new affiliate faculty members, education research progress and publications: mailchi.mp/coe.ufl.edu/re…

The next great leap in educational innovation is happening right here in Florida. Educators, policymakers and industry leaders recently gathered in Tallahassee to further the conversation around responsibly integrating AI into our schools at the Classroom of the Future event.

From sharing about our professional learning programs to giving away free @NewWorldsFL books, we celebrated all things learning at this year’s Children’s Day at the Capitol.

There is less than one week left to submit your proposal for the AIMS EduData Initiative! Learn more about this funded math research opportunity and apply at digitalpromise.org/initiative/adv…

We’ve been repping the Center at convenings all around the country! From the Wired to Learn Fast Summit, DLAC Ignite 2026 and @FLARead’s Annual Conference, we’ve had a great time connecting with educators, community members and partners.

Join us for another free mathematics webinar today! Learn more about strengthening instructional practices, leveraging mathematical discussions and engaging students to improve their understanding. Learn more and register at lastinger.link/2-17-Webinar-SM

Our offices at Norman Hall got a special visit yesterday! Dr. Jon Mundorf, affiliate faculty member and @PKYongeDRS teacher, brought a group of seventh-graders to tour @UF_COE and stop by the Center.

Read @FLChamber Mark Wilson’s article to learn more about early literacy programs like @NewWorldsFL and @FloridaGLR’s Booksmart World Reader and their impact on Florida’s future: floridatrend.com/articles/2026/…

The AIMS EduData Initiative is accepting proposals through March 2! Successful applicants receive a grant of $10,000-400,000 while investigating student/teacher data from digital learning platforms. Register for a virtual info session with our team at digitalpromise.org/initiative/adv…

24 vendors contracted, 50 participating school districts and 325,000 students served. These are the numbers made possible by Florida Tutoring Advantage. Learn more about this statewide program, its partners and the power of high-impact tutoring: lastinger.ufl.edu/florida-tutori…

Apps are open for our Elementary and Secondary Literacy Micro-Credentials! Eligible participants can: 🆓 Access FREE courses 🕜 Get 60 hours/6.0 CEUs 💰 Earn a $1,000 completion stipend 📚 Satisfy the 40 hr. reading requirement Learn more and apply at lastingerlearning.com/literacy-micro…

We had a great time at the Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force's Classroom of the Future! With the help of @UF_CSCenter, this event connected teachers, education professionals, researchers and other community leaders to discuss emerging technologies and education opportunities.

Access our free teacher reading guide and at-home activities for this Literacy Week's book "F is for Flag" on our website: newworldsreading.com/en/reading-gui…

Mathematics educators, join us tomorrow for our first webinar of the year! Learn more about the strands of mathematical proficiency and how to recognize opportunities to develop these strands. RSVP at lastinger.link/1-28-Webinar-X

This Literacy Week, our @NewWorldsFL team is participating in dozens of events around Florida! 📚From engaging read-alouds to helpful literacy nights, these fun events can help kids find a lifelong love for reading. See their list of events below. ⬇️

Welcome to our newest associates! From literacy to tutoring to project management and so much more, these professionals are bringing their expertise to a variety of teams around the Center.