Education
Education transforms the lives of individuals and is the foundation for strong, economically vital communities. In the knowledge economy, the library is the learning institution ready to guide and support citizens at every age and level of need.
Book Rich Environments
Book Rich Environments is a collaboration between nonprofit organizations, national government agencies and corporate publishers that aims to infuse public housing communities across the U.S. with a vibrant and accessible culture of books and to improve opportunities and outcomes for children living in public housing.
Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning
The Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning initiative supports engaging learning opportunities for middle school youth in summertime who have historically been excluded from STEM opportunities (e.g., based on race, income, gender, ability).
Partners for Middle School STEM
This project focused on building community partnerships that resulted in increased science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for low-income middle school students in urban areas.
Science of Reading
The “Science of Reading” encompasses a comprehensive body of research that spans cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and education, providing a well-rounded understanding of how children learn to read. Use this page to access resources developed by ULC and ULC Education Consultant Liz McChesney related to public libraries and the Science of Reading.
Statement on Summer Learning
ULC, in partnership with National Summer Learning Association, issued a Call to Action on Equity in Summer Learning. This statement serves as a baseline upon which libraries can build policies and actions that make their communities more inclusive and just.
ULC's Summer Learning Boot Camp Series
As part of the Building Equity: Amplify Summer Learning initiative, ULC offered an informational boot camp series designed to support libraries as they work to amplify equity in summer learning.