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Great growth for Christel House Jamaica students! 👏

After training all K–6 teachers in Lindamood-Bells' approach, Christel House Jamaica is seeing encouraging gains in student literacy. Now, 72.2% of Grade 6 students have achieved Mastery in Literacy, surpassing the national target, and the percentage of students reading at or above grade level has risen from 46% to 59%.

We’re proud to be part of this work and grateful for the support of the Creative Language-Based Learning (CLBL) Foundation.

Congratulations to the students, teachers, and everyone helping make this progress possible! 🌟

Read more about their progress:

Bridges to Brilliance: Boosting Academic Outcomes - Christel House Jamaica For the past three years, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has partnered with Christel House Jamaica to fund our Academic Booster Programme, providing the additional support our students needed to bridge the learning gaps in preparation for their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations on Saturdays...

What’s the difference between Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham?

Our latest blog article explores the similarities and key differences between these approaches, including Lindamood-Bell’s emphasis on developing the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4wpDsed

Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham | Understanding the Difference   Families and educators comparing Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham are often looking for the right approach to support reading and language

Attention, Educators! Our Fall Live-Online Workshop Schedule is here!
Join workshops grounded in the cognitive science of learning and aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy. Gain practical strategies to support students with reading, comprehension, and math, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Save 10% on any live-online workshop with code: 26READY2LEARN10
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Dyslexia is complex, but understanding its causes can help parents and educators make informed decisions about support. Our latest article explores what research tells us about dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence behind effective intervention. Read more:

Dyslexia Causes and Interventions | Explore the Facts and Find Support Understanding the causes of dyslexia helps parents and educators make informed decisions about effective, evidence-based support.   What Is

🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy
Could a smaller school make a big difference for your child? In this webinar, explore which students often benefit from a more individualized learning environment, how personalized instruction can build confidence and academic growth, and how Lindamood-Bell Academy's flexible approach is tailored to each student's learning needs.
Watch on demand and learn whether a smaller learning environment could help your child thrive.
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Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their potential. For these students, a

What is phoneme awareness, and why does it matter for learning to read?

Many people know phoneme awareness is important, but fewer understand how it fits into the bigger picture of reading development. Our latest blog explains what phoneme awareness is, how it differs from phonics, signs a student may need support, and why successful reading depends on more than phoneme awareness alone.

Whether you're a parent or educator, this guide offers practical insights into the sensory-cognitive functions that support reading.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3Rx7pLc

What Is Phoneme Awareness? A Guide for Parents and Educators   Phoneme awareness is an important component of reading and language development, but it is not reading itself. To understand phoneme awareness, it

Attention Educators: Back-to-school savings on Lindamood-Bell professional development!
Equip yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies to better support students with reading, spelling, comprehension, and math.

📚 Save through September 30
• 10% off live online workshops with code 26READY2LEARN10
• 20% off in-service workshops for school teams (10+) with code 26READY2LEARN20

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Join us for the second session of our webinar series exploring the research, instruction, and outcomes behind meaningful learning change.

Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy

📅 July 30, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 6 PM BST

Could a smaller learning environment help your child thrive? We'll explore which students often benefit from smaller class sizes, how individualized instruction builds confidence and academic growth, and how a flexible curriculum can be tailored to each student's learning needs.

Register for free at the link. If you can't attend live, we'll email the recording to everyone who registers after the event. https://bit.ly/4wtLymN

Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments 10 am PT | 1 pm ET | 6 pm BST While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their

Helping students build stronger literacy skills before they begin secondary school can make a lasting difference.

We're proud to support Barbados' Summer Learning Pods, part of the Ministry of Education Transformation's National Literacy Programme. Students are strengthening reading, spelling, and comprehension through instruction using the Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs, while educators receive coaching and ongoing support to help sustain these evidence-based practices in classrooms.

Barbados Today recently featured the initiative in the article "Summer Learning Pod Gives Students Pre-High School Literacy Boost."

📷 Photo Credit: Lauryn Escamilla

Read the full story: https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/07/23/summer-learning-pod-gives-students-pre-high-school-literacy-boost/amp/

📚 In light of the recent NAEP findings, addressing the root causes of reading struggles is more critical than ever.
Parents and educators looking for an evidence-based approach that yields real, measurable results can turn to Lindamood-Bell to help students learn to read and comprehend to their potential.

Our Impact:
✔️ 85,000+ teachers trained in sensory-cognitive instruction
✔️135+ school systems with comprehensive literacy partnerships
✔️68,000+ students received intensive intervention for reading disabilities
✔️Educators from all 50 U.S. states and 75 countries trained in our methodology

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Wishing everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year a healthy, safe, and happy Year of the Rabbit!
Join us in learning about and the traditions that make it unique. National Geographic Education has resources for grades 3-12.

Lunar New Year | National Geographic Society Learn a little about the festivities, food, calendars, and colors of the Lunar New Year.

Here’s to sharing the magic of learning every day. 💫

Happy Holidays from Lindamood-Bell!
✨May the magic of the season fill your home with warmth and your heart with peace, laughter, and love.✨

Watch this family’s entire testimonial at the link!
Learn about how our evidence-based instruction helps students get back on track—no matter their age or struggle.

Parent Testimonial: Life-Changing Instruction | Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers A mom describes describe how Lindamood-Bell instruction improved their daughter’s language and literacy skills. Academic work became easier, and she has