Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction

07/30/2026

07/21/2026

Ole Miss Helps Make Literacy Success Mississippi's Standard

- Literacy center, School of Education and statewide partners make early reading success the new normal

Full Story: https://bit.ly/4wKqatd

07/15/2026

We're proud to be part of the incredible statewide effort to improve literacy outcomes in Mississippi!

OXFORD, Miss. – The dramatic improvement in Mississippi's early literacy rates has grabbed national attention, spotlighting the work of statewide partnerships to bring about the "Mississippi Miracle."

05/06/2026

Thinking about joining the Parent Academy network, but not quite sure where to start?

CELI Program Directors Alissa Hobart and Kayla Denton will host a virtual info session THIS Friday for communities and organizations interested in learning more about Parent Academy and what participation entails.

We’ll walk through the program, discuss what implementation can look like in your community, and answer any questions you may have along the way.

Friday, May 8
1:00PM–2:00PM

Join us here: https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/83399769077

Thinking about joining the Parent Academy network but feeling unsure about taking the leap?

Join us THIS Friday for a virtual info session to learn more and see if Parent Academy is the right fit for your community or organization!

We’ll talk through what Parent Academy is, what participation looks like, and answer any questions you may have.

Friday, May 8th
1:00PM-2:00PM

Click here to join us 👉 https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/83399769077

05/05/2026

Congratulations to CELI Director Dr. Angela Rutherford on being recognized at the 2026 Leadership & Engagement Awards!

Dr. Rutherford exemplifies leadership, service, and meaningful engagement across the University of Mississippi community and beyond.

04/29/2026

Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar joined us at Nora Davis Elementary in Laurel to celebrate the end of another incredible year of CELI’s Mission Acceleration program.

Our six Volunteer Mississippi volunteers from Jones College are wrapping up seven months of dedicated service, supporting young readers and making a meaningful impact in their tutoring sessions.

We’re deeply grateful to our volunteers, our partners at Laurel School District, and Senator DeBar for supporting this work and championing children and literacy across Mississippi.

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Interested in building executive function skills in meaningful, everyday ways?

Explore the CELI / MPB partnership page featuring Mind in the Making resources—practical tools you can use to support children: https://mindinthemaking.mpbonline.org/

04/11/2026

Mississippi Day was a smashing success! We loved getting to spend the day with the LOU community—connecting, sharing, and celebrating together.

We gave books to nearly 150 families and had the chance to introduce many of you to upcoming CELI events, including our 3 Ts family series (Tune In, Take Turns, Talk More).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, supported, and helped make the day so special.