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10/09/2026

Rice University’s School Literacy and Culture program at the Glasscock School hosted over 60 Houston-area leaders for the Early Childhood Leadership Summit! Participants explored research-based strategies for early literacy and play-based learning. Thanks to CenterPoint Energy for sponsoring reduced tuition to make this training accessible!

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10/04/2026

Registration is officially open for Rice University’s 27th annual Winter Early Literacy Summit, returning on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027. Early childhood educators are invited to join School Literacy and Culture for a full day of research-based inspiration. This year’s conference focuses on empowering educators with evidence-based strategies that bridge intentional literacy instruction with meaningful, playful learning. Start planning your 2027 professional development calendar today. Save the date and secure your spot. https://hubs.la/Q04yJHqc0

09/26/2026

Do not just take our word for it. See what fellow education leaders are saying about Rice University’s Early Childhood Leadership Summit. Past participants have praised the event for providing a unique, invaluable space for cross-district collaboration and strategies you can put into practice immediately. Plan to join a dedicated community of instructional, campus and district leaders on Friday, Oct. 2, to discover how this full-day conference can help you advance early learning and literacy practices. Secure your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q04xmDk80

09/23/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 2, and join us at Rice University for the Early Childhood Leadership Summit! Registration closes on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and you do not want to miss this inspiring day of professional learning. We are thrilled to feature keynote speaker Flávio Cunha, Ph.D., chair of the economics department at Rice University, who will share compelling data from a groundbreaking early literacy partnership with a local school district. Participants will also hear directly from our incredible breakout session presenters: campus leader Sarah Tovar, early years champion Mechiel Rozas, Ed.D., School Literacy and Culture director Jordan Khadam-Hir and assistant director Heather Loan. Together, these experts will cover essential topics ranging from cognitive coaching and classroom observation to the science of learning. Secure your spot before Sept. 29 at the link in the comments below.

Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Ninfa R. Laurenzo Early Childhood Center
Rice University

09/18/2026

Elevate your early childhood program with Rice University’s School Literacy and Culture at the upcoming Early Childhood Leadership Summit on Oct. 2. This full-day summit equips instructional, campus and district leaders with tangible strategies to transform classroom practices.

Our 2025 attendee recap proves the return on investment:
📈 96% learned actionable strategies to support teachers.
🎯 100% agreed presenters were organized and deeply knowledgeable.
🌟 97% of participants would recommend this summit to other leaders.
🤝 87 participants collaborated last year, including 50 percent public or charter school leaders, 41 percent private school leaders, and 9 percent from other educational entities.

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09/17/2026

We are thrilled to launch a new three-year partnership with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation! School Literacy and Culture will provide research-backed professional development, mentorship and sustained classroom support to 130 Houston-area early childhood teachers across 55 campuses, reaching more than 11,000 young learners. Together, we are building a lasting legacy of literacy leadership in our region. Read more about this collaboration in the comments below!

09/10/2026

Get ready to learn from top voices across the early childhood landscape! At the 2nd Annual Voices from the Field: Early Childhood Leadership Conference on Friday, Oct. 2, you will hear directly from experienced district directors, campus principals, research leaders and early learning advocates. Scroll through to meet some of our featured panelists.

Don't miss the chance to collaborate with and learn from these inspiring experts! Secure your seat today: https://hubs.la/Q04wXQDL0

Farias Early Childhood center
Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research

09/02/2026

Equip your classroom with practical, research-based tools during School Literacy and Culture’s upcoming four-part workshop series on executive function and social-emotional learning. Beginning Sept. 15, this series delivers age-specific strategies divided into three age specific tracks: one for infants to 36 months, Pre-K 3 and 4, and kindergarten through second grade educators. Participants will walk away with key takeaways, including how to support emotional co-regulation, use purposeful play to encourage active engagement and strengthen the fundamental skills children need for academic success and positive social interactions. Attendees can choose individual sessions or purchase the full bundle for a discount. Check the comments to learn more.

08/25/2026

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Voices from the Field: Early Childhood Leadership Conference on Friday, Oct. 2! Join Rice University’s School Literacy and Culture along with Houston-area leaders to explore research-backed practices in early learning, authentic assessment and effective PLCs. You will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen instructional leadership and support your educators. Secure your seat today: https://hubs.la/Q04vfxck0

08/20/2026

A great school year starts with inspired teachers! We recently wrapped up some incredible professional development sessions across the area. Chapelwood School for Young Children joined us for "The Magic of Read Aloud" to explore fresh books and storytime strategies, while River Oaks Baptist School took a deep dive into "The Project Approach" to bring hands-on classroom projects to life.

Check out a few snapshots and highlights from our time together! We wish all of these dedicated teachers a wonderful year ahead. Swipe through to see them in action!

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Anderson-Clarke Center 6100 Main Street MS550
Houston, TX
77005

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+17133485333

Website

http://literacy.rice.edu/

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