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.

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.

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.

Insights into Equity-Centered Data Discourse

In our second presentation of the school leaders webinar series, titled “Insights into Equity-Centered Data Discourse,” Mary List, Senior Executive Director for the Midwest Region, and Amber Haynes, Regional Manager for Chicago and Omaha, engaged with school leaders to explore how they can create an equitable school environment through data-driven discussions.

Volunteers Pitch in to Celebrate Teachers

Just before the school year came to an end, CLI Broward had a very special surprise for its teachers. Initiated and coordinated by Broward advisory board member, Rachel Danzig, Broward coaches presented teachers with care packages during National Teachers Appreciation Week in recognition for their work throughout the year. Visit our blog to see pictures from this special exchange.

Cultivating a Sense of Belonging Book List

With the start of a new school year—and for some, new schools and new classmates—children may be trying to establish for themselves a sense belonging, whether through feelings of security and community, or through self and identity. This book list provides picture books spanning pre-kindergarten through fifth grade that can help parents and caregivers support children, helping them to build …

Hispanic Heritage Month – Book Collection

CLI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with read alouds that center Latinx and Hispanic characters and cultures. These picture books, biographies, early readers, and middle-grade novels bring us stories from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Inka Empire, and more.