Check out our comprehensive guide on why and how you can incorporate #mindfulness into your daily routine as a teacher. #MindfulnessAtWork #SelfCare waterford.org/resources/mind…

#aasaearlyed Todd Stevenson with Waterford in Salt Lake City, UT.

A4 #aasaearlyed Wateford.org has partnered with Neighborhood House Head Start in San Diego County to offer 1,000 Summer UPSTART licenses that were donated by a philanthropic partner.

Here are a few tips on how to set #TeacherGoals for the upcoming school year, while being mindful of the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. #ProfessionalDevelopment #ElemEd waterford.org/education/goal…

@AASAEarlyEd Todd Stevenson here from Waterford

Teachers, here's a guide on how to move from #ParentInvolvement to empowerment—or making sure every family has a voice and say in school issues. #ProfessionalDevelopment #EquityInEducation waterford.org/education/pare…

Parents, we've rounded up 10 #FoodAssistance programs that serve families in need—with information on how to apply. #FamilyResources #CommunitySupport waterford.org/resources/food…

A11: How are Preschools and districts reaching out and engaging families who are not choosing to attend this year #AASAEarlyEd

A8: Patagonia is at the top of my bucket list followed by Iceland, English Countryside #AASAEarlyEd

A7: Music so therapeutic during stressful times. Since being introduced to this album in 1984, I have listened to it hundreds of times #AASAEarlyEd

A4 Disconnecting is so important. For me it's Mountain Biking with my boys #AASAEarlyEd

Hi This is Todd Stevenson from Waterford.org #AASAEarlyEd

#AASAEarlyEd A2: Too much emphasis on upper grade remediation and HS graduation rates.

A3: Utah uses Acadience Reading - Formerly Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) for K-6 #AASAEarlyEd

A4: Utah is one of the few states that does not fund preschool. Most districts offer PreK that is tuition based or free to low income families. The state of Utah invests in the Waterford Upstart (home-based K Readiness) program (served 19,000 4-year-olds last year #AASAEarlyEd

A5: We as Early Learning advocates need to promote participation in the ELC, other similar orgs, present in regional and national conferences, and ensure that lawmakers understand the importance, backed by data. #AASAEarlyEd

A7: What is the opinion of your states and districts as to whether young EL students should be learning in their native language, or immediately learning English when they enroll in PreK or K? #AASAEarlyEd

Thanks Lisa! Great questions! #AASAEarlyEd

Teachers, use these resources and activities to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in your classroom. #ClassroomActivities #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #EquityinEd waterford.org/education/nati…

Following its success in 2020, the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Path is back to help children prepare for kindergarten. Read about the program and how it helps children learn essential foundational reading skills in a matter of months: newspressnow.com/news/local_new…