Lee Pesky Learning Center was given the opportunity to be featured on Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest podcast. Christian Winn, Director of Storyfort, focused this week’s podcast on the festival’s non-profit partners and how they are adapting during the time of COVID-19. And how the community can support non-profit needs through Idaho Gives.…
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center was given the opportunity to be featured on Where’s Larry on KTVB News as part of Idaho Gives. To hear more from Larry’s interview with LPLC CEO, Dr. Evelyn Johnson, click here. To learn more about LPLC’s Idaho Gives campaign and contribute, click here. Idaho Gives ends at midnight, May 8,…
DetailsIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bernice Stern, grandmother of Lee Pesky. Mrs. Stern passed away on Saturday, April 18 after 103 years of love, family and friends. Mrs. Stern and her late husband, Milton Stern, are the parents of Wendy Pesky, LPLC Co-Founder and Board member. Bernice and…
DetailsEnglish Virtual Parent Event Kindergarten readiness is the key to continued success in school – and beyond. And we know just how critical parents are to the process. That’s why we’ve published our “Virtual Preschool Parent Events” to help preschool families navigate home learning during this unique time (también disponible en español a continuación). Please participate…
DetailsBy Dr. Evelyn Johnson and Cristianne Lane This article originally appeared in Idaho Ed News Voice. You can view the original article here. Teachers and principals across Idaho are doing their very best right now to provide online instruction and to be a support to our communities. The response of school districts across the state…
DetailsWe have compiled a great list of kindergarten and first grade resources for parents and teachers. These resources include literacy, math and self-regulation activities and routines that can be done at home or school! Kindergarten and first grade literacy and math resources Scholastic Learn has a wonderful website full of books and activities for preK-9th…
DetailsWe have compiled a great list of preschool resources for parents and teachers. These resources include literacy, math and self-regulation activities and routines that can be done at home or school! Preschool Literacy Resources Language and Vocabulary Resources: Sesame Street has a wonderful website full of fun games for children! Storyline highlights famous people reading popular children’s…
DetailsOne in five students has a learning or attention challenge, and Idaho sixth-grader Jacob is one of those students. Jacob has dyslexia and dysgraphia, which can make it hard for teachers to understand what Jacob needs to be successful in and out of the classroom. Thankfully, Jacob and his mom found the Lee Pesky Learning…
DetailsBy Tom Michael In Fall 2019 I ran the New York City Marathon on behalf of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, the only non-profit in Idaho to put together a charity team. I don’t work in education but in public radio. Three years ago, I moved to Idaho from Texas. When I arrived, I had…
DetailsLPLC, ISPA Co-host Annual Conference The 2019 Idaho School Psychologists Association (ISPA) Conference took place on October 3 & 4 in downtown Boise. Lee Pesky Learning Center partnered with ISPA to bring this opportunity to educators, school psychologists and others from across the state. The focus of the conference was on best practices for students…
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