Leap Learning Systems

Leap Learning Systems Leap Learning Systems delivers cutting-edge language and literacy development programs to educators, students and their families across Chicago and beyond.
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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 language and communication skills are at a distinct disadvantage that will greatly impact their academic and life experience. Leap is committed to shrinking this learning gap by improving the language and literacy skills of students across Chicago and nationwide.

Mission: Leap Learning Systems is dedicated to results-driven language and literacy development.

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Correcting People’s Grammar: Just Don’t Do It
06/09/2015
Correcting People’s Grammar: Just Don’t Do It

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

Six Words: 'My Name Is Jamaal ... I'm White'
05/11/2015
Six Words: 'My Name Is Jamaal ... I'm White'

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.

Spotlight TEDx Talk: What your speaking style, like, says about you
05/11/2015
Spotlight TEDx Talk: What your speaking style, like, says about you

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...

College for the Masses
05/08/2015
College for the Masses

College for the Masses

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

TMCF | David J. Stern Sports Scholarship Program | Home
05/05/2015
TMCF | David J. Stern Sports Scholarship Program | Home

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-…

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 Commons

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

2015 Summer R.A.M.P. Leadership Program - Apply Today!
04/15/2015
2015 Summer R.A.M.P. Leadership Program - Apply Today!

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.

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180 N Wabash Ave Ste 604
Chicago, IL
60601

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

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(312) 578-1255

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