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Transforming

Children's Futures

2x

More likely to be kindergarten ready

80%

Increase in CLASS® scores

31%

Increase in healthy social behaviors

2x

Increase in teacher retention

Too many early childhood educators leave within the first year. And too many children are not prepared for kindergarten. LENA is charting a new course. 

We’re a national nonprofit that helps early childhood educators help children thrive through early talk.

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Turn everyday interactions into actionable insights.

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Drive meaningful change

Improve classroom quality, literacy, social skills, and teacher confidence.

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sustainable impact

Lifelong success starts with a focus on birth to 5.

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Free Webinar: Redesigning Support for New Teachers

What if the key to a stronger early childhood workforce isn’t just better hiring — it’s better beginnings?
New research from LENA, in partnership with Porter-Leath in Tennessee, reveals that the first months of a teacher’s career are pivotal — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth.
Read more here > 

June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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