Cognition Learning and Development Lab at Notre Dame

08/20/2026

Let's goooo! Glad to be a small part of ! Keep up the great work, everyone.

Only a few short years ago, Indiana faced a literacy crisis. Now, for the fifth consecutive year, more and more Hoosier students are mastering reading. Read more about this historic progress in Dr. Jenner’s commentary piece at the Indiana Capital Chronicle: https://bit.ly/4wwfFcw

07/28/2026

Early math skills are one of the strongest predictors of later academic success. That's why six governors are asking the American Academy of Pediatrics to encourage families to build numeracy through everyday games. Add your name: weareallsolvers.org/aap

07/09/2026

CLAD Lab alum Ms. Sophia Alvarez is in the news (RCLC segment below). She's the best! Also, she's a co-author on a new publication in Journal of Educational Psychology. Check it out!https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2027-91447-001.pdf

The program offers children math, art, and reading in the morning, followed by sports activities — including swimming, basketball, and tennis — in the afternoon.

06/16/2026

Congratulations to all the NSF GRF award winners, especially CLAD Lab grad student Emma Page. We can't wait to see what you do next.

05/21/2026

Check out this hope-filled story about Principal Eggleston the *power of partnership* at Harrison Elementary in South Bend. Keep up the great work, Generals! https://cell.uindy.edu/news/2026/05/celebrate-your-school-harrison-elementary

See how Harrison Elementary turned literacy gains into schoolwide momentum by helping teachers build confidence, collaborate, and believe in what’s possible.

05/20/2026

What a beautiful story to illustrate the power of connecting research, teaching, and public service. Go Irish! ☘️

April 29, 2026 Jennifer Feeney From Research to Relationship Education, Schooling, and Society Institute for Educational Initiatives How a Notre Dame graduate turned research, relationships, and culture into a community learning experience. “Muko tayari, chefs?… Are we ready, chefs?” Working i...

05/19/2026

We're so lucky to work with amazing undergraduates like Carlton who love science. Go Irish! ☘️

05/19/2026

Another Education Week piece on the great things Principal Seitz and team are doing to help students at South Bend Adams learn algebra. This one has video!

An EdWeek video describes an Indiana school's use of tutoring and courses with different levels of rigor to help students.

05/14/2026

Check out this Education Week piece featuring local South Bend heroes. Principal Seitz from Adams HS and Jamie Rhinesmith from the Number Sense Lab at Notre Dame discuss promising approaches to upper grades math support.

Two models schools use to help students learn new material—and shore up gaps at the same time.

04/24/2026

Check out the SBCSC Pre-K enrollment fair on May 12.

Secure Your Child’s Spot for Pre-K!
It’s time to get your little one ready for a strong start! Join us at our Pre-K Enrollment Fair and take the first step toward an exciting learning journey 🍎📚
📅 May 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Brown Administration Building
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Families with children who will be 4 years old by August 1, 2026
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We can’t wait to welcome your family! 💙