Hear From our Partners: An Interview with Principal Bowman

This school year, we expanded our programming into Danville, Virginia – a small city on the VA-NC border that has turned its focus toward improving reading proficiency for students in grades K-3rd. This goal shined a light on the educational inequities within the region, including the need for high impact literacy-focused partners in the city’s … Read more

We’re Hiring: Foundation Relations Manager

Foundation Relations Manager Position Description POSITION: The Literacy Lab is seeking an organized, proactive Foundation Relations Manager to support the organization’s continued growth and sustainability. The Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for managing and growing the foundation grants portfolio in collaboration with the Director of Advancement, to support the organization’s strategic direction. This position is … Read more

Mid-Year AmeriCorps Tutoring Update

This school year has been different in many ways, but what hasn’t changed is that Literacy Lab’s AmeriCorps tutors are connecting directly with students to provide individualized literacy support. Each day, nearly 300 AmeriCorps tutors log into their virtual tutoring spaces or don their PPE to lead students in duet reading, sing the alphabet song, … Read more

Mid-Year AmeriCorps Tutoring Update

This school year has been different in many ways, but what hasn’t changed is that Literacy Lab’s AmeriCorps tutors are connecting directly with students to provide individualized literacy support. Each day, nearly 300 AmeriCorps tutors log into their virtual tutoring spaces or don their PPE to lead students in duet reading, sing the alphabet song, … Read more

Leading through Adversity in Milwaukee

In spite of the challenges posed by COVID, our Leading Men Fellows in Milwaukee have thrived, helping their students learn, experiencing their own development, and helping us grow the Fellowship.  Where We’ve Been For the first time ever, our annual training, the Ascend Institute, was held virtually. Ascend is an opportunity for Fellows from all … Read more

We’re Hiring: Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager Position Description Full-Time Position: The Literacy Lab is seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support various aspects of communications and marketing, while working for a successful non-profit. About The Literacy Lab: The Literacy Lab is a fast-paced, Washington, DC-based nonprofit … Read more

Literacy as the Foundation for Equity

As we continue to consider Black History Month in February and celebrate this Women’s History Month, I want to share some images and reflections on the intersections of race and gender in the U.S. In my DEI work, I have prioritized an intersectional approach and analysis. I learned early in my career that when we … Read more

Introducing Our New CEO, Heather Jenkins

Heather Jenkins most recently served as the Chief People & Equity Officer at uAspire where she was responsible for ensuring that uAspire’s people, equity and organizational culture work is done with a people-first mindset to drive retention, inclusivity and sustainability. She spent the last year and a half as the Chief of Staff & Equity … Read more

The SEEDS approach to academic support

The Literacy Lab’s pre-K program supports early literacy in children as young as 3 years old, through an approach that focuses on Sensitivity, Encouragement, Education, Development of Skills, and Self-image (SEEDS). Developed by Kate Horst, The SEEDS of Learning is an evidence-based program that prepares educators and parents to help children develop the skills they … Read more

Welcome to the Team!

This month, we welcomed several new staff members to The Literacy Lab’s team. We asked these individuals to share a bit about themselves so you have the opportunity for a virtual meet-and-greet. Read on to get to know Jax, Bianca and Funmi. Meet Jax, our DC Regional Director. More importantly: find out her secret superheroine … Read more