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Leap Learning Systems delivers cutting-edge language and literacy development programs to educators, students and their families across Chicago and beyond.

We believe that words are tools. If young people can speak, write and communicate effectively, they are poised for success in school, at work and in life. Research reveals that children from low-income backgrounds hear 40 million fewer words and spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours being read to before kindergarten than children from middle- and upper-class households. Students who lack sufficient langu

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06/09/2015

Correcting People’s Grammar: Just Don’t Do It

As grammar nerds, we care a lot about correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. If you’re a grammar lover, maybe you’ve found yourself fighting the urge to correct a misspelled menu item at a restaurant. Perhaps you’ve even corrected a “who” to a “whom” when your friend used

05/11/2015

Six Words: 'My Name Is Jamaal ... I'm White'

Jamaal Allan is a high school teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. People make assumptions based on his name alone, and that's taken him on a lifelong odyssey of racial encounters.

05/11/2015

Spotlight TEDx Talk: What your speaking style, like, says about you

Vera Regan studies the way we use language. At TEDxDublin, the sociolinguist shares her research into a few global linguistic tics -- including the many ways we "like" in English. It turns out that...

05/11/2015

Student Loan Forgiveness for School Employees

FREE Consultation On How To Take Advantage of New Federal Programs Specifically Designed For School Employees

05/08/2015

College for the Masses

New studies show how a four-year degree greatly benefits even marginal students.

05/06/2015

Elite Daily on Instagram: “You have two ears and one mouth - use them in that ratio.”

“You have two ears and one mouth - use them in that ratio.”

05/05/2015

How Does Your Child Hear and Talk? Speech, Language, and Hearing Developmental Milestones From...

Charts showing developmental milestones in speech, language, and hearing for children aged birth to 5 years. Shows the age by which most children will develop speech, language and hearing skills.

05/05/2015

TMCF | David J. Stern Sports Scholarship Program | Home

TMCF | David J. Stern Sports Scholarship Program rblackwell In partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), we are proud to administer the David J. Stern Scholarship Program, which will provide a talented and enthusiastic student the opportunity to study sports management or sports-…

05/01/2015

White House, Chicago Libraries to Give Every CPS Student a Library Card

The push would take several years, said Brian Bannon, Chicago Public Library commissioner.

04/27/2015

Leap Learning Systems would like to formally introduce the world to Nyela La Tonia Wells, M.A.,M.Ed.D.

Congratulations! We are all very proud of you.

04/24/2015

Writing Commons

Writing comes more easily if you have something to say. ~Sholem Asch

04/21/2015

Triplets Graduate Magna Cum Laude From Norfolk University

Triplets, Bre’Andria, Cre’Andria and Dre’Andria Thompson graduate top of their class from HBCU Norfolk University.

04/15/2015

2015 Summer R.A.M.P. Leadership Program - Apply Today!

You are invited to join the R.A.M.P (Readiness, Ability, Marketability and Progression) for College and Careers summer program. This summer we will take a deep dive into the skills needed to become a strong leader.

Address

180 N Wabash Ave Ste 604
Chicago, IL
60601

General information

Leap Learning Systems is a registered 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization.

Telephone

(312) 578-1255

Website

http://leaplearningsystems.org

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