Published: January 6, 2022 Publication: Hippocampus CLI Author: Dana DeMaster, PhD Abstract: Functional divisions of labor in support of memory have been reported along the anterior–posterior axis of the hippocampus. However, little is known about how the developing hippocampus represents associative memories along this axis. The present research employed representational similarity analysis to ask whether… Read more »
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The Learning Leader: November 2021
Supporting Families and Educators in Early Head Start Imagine you are a new parent. Your baby has just started walking and talking. Time has already flown by, and you can start to see them on their first day of school. But then you think, how do I know my child will be ready for Kindergarten… Read more »
Changing Early Education in the Classroom from the Ground Up
September 30, 2021 | Children’s Learning Institute | The Learning Leader Starting shortly after our announcement in February, we began hiring dedicated staff, processing student applications, getting supplies together, and updating the historic campus buildings to welcome students in Fall 2021—all accomplished during the ongoing pandemic. A familiar landmark, the campus was named for Frederick W. Gross, a 19th century education pioneer in Victoria, and CLI is honored to carry forward this legacy through the CLI EEC… Read more »
The Learning Leader: October 2021
Changing Early Education in the Classroom from the Ground Up Opening an early childhood center has long been a desire of our founder, Susan Landry, Ph.D. Since CLI announced our partnership with Victoria ISD to launch and Early Childhood campus, activities progressed quickly over the Spring and Summer of 2021. The Children’s Learning Institute Early Childhood Education Center… Read more »
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 29, 2021 | Children’s Learning Institute | by Doris Maria Cárdenas Educational freedom, particularly among women, has come with a price en mi familia. As the granddaughter of a migrant worker who walked with Chavez in California, I feel a special commitment to social justice and ensuring that children, regardless of their country of birth,… Read more »
Hispanic Heritage Month
“Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves and be free.” – Cesar Chavez Educational freedom, particularly among women, has come with a price en mi familia. As the granddaughter of a migrant worker who walked with Chavez in California, I feel a special… Read more »
Accelerating Early Language to Improve Later Reading Comprehension
August 24, 2021 | Scholastic EDU | by Tricia A. Zucker, Ph.D. Dr. Tricia Zucker explores the urgent need to invest in early learners’ language and literacy skills, which is a foundational entry point for building reading comprehension. As early as pre-kindergarten children are able to use oral language to build foundational skills necessary for later reading… Read more »
Helping Students with Math Skills after COVID-19 Pandemic
August 16, 2021 | Fox 26 In Focus | Report by Melissa Wilson Parents can help children understand math concepts by routinely doing math at home–for fun! Counting, grouping, and comparing are ways to support math development during everyday routines, and are some of the earliest foundational skills for math success. Learn more by watching the interview.
Early Learning Center Opens at F.W. Gross Campus
August 4, 2021 | Victoria Advocate | by Samantha Douty The Children’s Learning Institute Early Education Center at F.W. Gross officially opened with the snip of a large pair of scissors. Children’s Learning Institute and Victoria school district officials showcased their newest partnership project during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The center will cater to children who are 3… Read more »
18 Years of Improving Child Outcomes with TSR Comprehensive
July 2021 | Children’s Learning Institute | The Learning Leader Every two years, CLI solicits applications from local and regional organizations that would like to have a positive impact on the school readiness of their communities by implementing the Texas School Ready (TSR) Comprehensive program. Thus far, the TSR Comprehensive program has served more than 550,000 children with close to 1,500 teachers participating each… Read more »
