[PRESS RELEASE] TD Charitable Foundation Supports the ELC North Fla. with Donation

by Amy Lyn | Aug 5, 2016 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Literacy Coordinator, Early Learning Coalition of North Florida TD Charitable Foundation Supports the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida with Donation August 5, 2016 – St. Augustine, FL – The TD...

[WJCT NEWS] Wanted: Reading Pals to Make Books Come Alive

by Amy Lyn | Aug 4, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Volunteers

    With a new school year just weeks away, North Florida’s Reading Pals are seeking volunteers to help introduce the area’s youngest students to reading. Read more: WJCT Wanted: Reading Pals

[ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD] Can You Help Open A Child’s Mind?

by Amy Lyn | Jul 31, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Volunteers

We here at The Record have an admittedly vested interest in folks who read. So, with that disclaimer aside, we’d like to take a moment to talk about reading — particularly as it applies to little ones. An employee shared a story a week or so ago about a family member...

[PRESS RELEASE] Volunteer “Reading Pals” Program Brings Lasting Benefits to Local Children

by Amy Lyn | Mar 14, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

Volunteer “Reading Pals” Program Brings Lasting Benefits to Local Children The advantages to reading to children from ages birth through five years is substantial. This is why the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) continues to expand its...

ELC Teams Up with Local Childcare Centers for Read Across America Event

by Amy Lyn | Mar 3, 2016 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 2, 2016- Students in the North Florida region joined millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day on Tuesday, March 2, 2016. NEA’s Read Across...