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Lee Pesky Learning Center Provides Pathways to Literacy for English Language Learners
Bellevue, Idaho—For young children, summertime brings the promise of longer days, playtime with friends, and an opportunity to enjoy simply being a kid. For parents, it can be a time where creativity is applied to navigate childcare, craft a summer camp plan, and secure academic enrichment for their children. This need is all the more urgent for the one in five families who have a child who struggles with a learning disability.
Lee Pesky Learning Center Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Idaho
Boise, Idaho— This past month, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) celebrated 25 years of service to the Idaho community. Established in 1997 by Alan and Wendy Pesky, LPLC honors the life of their son, Lee, who unexpectedly passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 30. As a child, Lee struggled with learning disabilities, not unlike the one in five people today.
Boise Public Schools to Continue Partnership with Lee Pesky Learning Center
Boise, Idaho (May 2, 2022)—Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) is accustomed to partnership. In fact, since its founding in 1997, LPLC–a non-profit dedicated to supporting students, families, and schools in overcoming obstacles to learning–has trained educators in 43 of 44 counties in the state of Idaho.
CBS2 Features LPLC’s Charity Partnership with the TCS New York City Marathon
Lee Pesky Learning Center was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6. Lee Pesky Learning Center will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon.
Dutch Bros Brews Meaningful Donation for Lee Pesky Learning Center
Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) is accustomed to receiving gifts from those whom they serve on a daily basis—a magical ‘aha’ moment experienced during a teacher training, a milestone reached by a student, or confidence gained in a counseling session. However, on February 16, 2022, LPLC received a surprise contribution from a community member who had never received services at the center.
LPLC Professional Development Director Takes Creative Approach to a Writing Workshop
In her 35 years as an educator, Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Professional Development Director, Cristianne Lane, is no stranger to leading writing workshops for teachers and children. Cristianne, and the experienced training department at LPLC, facilitate writing workshops of which hundreds of teachers across the state of Idaho have attended. A published author herself, Cristianne and LPLC staff realize the importance of fostering a love of learning in young children.