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At Project ECHO, we believe that the right knowledge at the right place and the right time can save millions of lives. The benefits of knowledge are a social good that should be available to everyone. Together, we empower local communities to access expert knowledge wherever they live. The ECHO Model has proven effective and scalable across disciplines, empowering global change in health, educatio
đź“š How do children learn to read at grade level?
Abby Flores, teaching and learning coach at Lavaland Elementary, describes how achieving grade-level literacy is a step-by-step learning process. Through the Structured Literacy ECHO Program, Flores and Lavaland educators are closing gaps in students’ reading and writing skills and helping them reach grade-level proficiency.
Read “Raising the Bar for the Whole Community through Project ECHO” to learn how Lavaland educators are enhancing their teaching practices and improving literacy outcomes: https://projectecho.unm.edu/story/raising-the-bar-for-the-whole-community-through-project-echo/.
Lavaland Elementary in Albuquerque, NM, is piloting a new approach to improving student literacy: school-wide professional development, supported by Project ECHO. The Structured Literacy ECHO Program connects educators at Lavaland Elementary to mentors and peers through virtual networks. Participants receive instruction in grade-level reading strategies, discuss student challenges, and apply new literacy strategies in the classroom.
Alexis Baca changed how she taught phonics to her kindergarten class after attending an ECHO session. She repeats lessons to ensure every student can ask questions and review the learning points. Then, she responds to the unique needs of each student.
🔗 Learn more about the whole-school approach to student literacy in “Raising the Bar for the Whole Community through Project ECHO”: https://projectecho.unm.edu/story/raising-the-bar-for-the-whole-community-through-project-echo/.
26/05/2026
đź“Ś We're hiring! Are you an entrepreneurial storyteller who loves uncovering meaningful work and bringing it to life? Do you know how to ask great questions, find the right sources, and turn complex information into compelling, human-centered stories? If so, Project ECHO invites you to apply for a role with us: where you, and your writing, directly support global impact.
Project ECHO is seeking an experienced, highly motivated writer and communications professional to serve as the lead writer for external communications and project manager for our flagship annual Impact Report. This role is ideal for a journalist, public relations professional or senior content strategist.
Learn more and apply for the position here:
Lead Writer & Project Lead Are you an entrepreneurial storyteller who loves uncovering meaningful work and bringing it vividly to life? Do you know how to ask great questions, f...
22/05/2026
Maternity care is out of reach for women around the world. Over 35% of counties in the United States do not have access to obstetric care and birthing hospitals while low- and middle-income countries face higher rates of maternal mortality. * Gaps in maternity care increase the likelihood of birth complications, including preeclampsia, and maternal and infant mortality. On Preeclampsia Day, learn more about expanding access to maternal healthcare with Project ECHO.
Project ECHO’s Maternal and Child Health Initiative helps clinics and hospitals develop community-based maternity care through virtual mentorship. Local clinicians and health workers connect with experts and peers and learn how to deliver quality prenatal and post-partum care, enabling, enabling women and families to visit clinicians close to home and receive consistent care and guidance.
Learn more about joining Project ECHO’s Maternal and Child Health Initiative: https://projectecho.unm.edu/project-echo-maternal-child-health/
*“Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US.” March of Dimes.
*”Factsheet: Maternal Mortality.” World Health Organization (WHO).
