Our Work

Workshop

Back-to-School Community Event 

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On August 25, 2025, the lab took part in the Children's Board of Hillsborough County's annual Back-to-School event, connecting with local families as children received free backpacks and school supplies. The event celebrated the Hispanic community and the start of the new school year.

Back-to-School Community Event

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On July 10, 2026, the Bilingual Language and Literacy Lab joined the Children's Board of Hillsborough County for its annual Back-to-School event. Ph.D. student Anna Soares and undergraduate research assistants Aldo Dimiele (USF) and Ava De La Cruz (visiting student, Denison University) shared the lab's work supporting Spanish–English bilingual children and families. Families received free backpacks and school supplies and enjoyed games and activities celebrating the Hispanic community.

Research and Project Training

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At the start of Spring 2026, the lab held two weeks of training for its research volunteers. Sessions covered research procedures, protocol review, and project-specific activities to keep all team members prepared and aligned as the lab's studies move forward.