When is the best time to start thinking about young learners? Since we know approximately 90% of a child’s brain develops before kindergarten, it’s never too soon—and the earlier, the better. Yet because state leaders aren’t always aware of the issues facing young families, it’s common for children to go
By: Dr. Benjamin Heuston, Waterford.org President & CEO There has been a troubling trend in education as many have taken extreme positions regarding the use of technology for early learners. Waterford.org Mission & Beliefs At Waterford.org our mission is to blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and
Although nonprofits have the potential to promote significant social change, they tend to grow at a slower pace than for-profit groups.[16] The reasons for this are multi-faceted but are mostly rooted in funding. Donors, especially corporations or investors, don’t always understand the importance of philanthropy. It’s much simpler to invest
Waterford.org President and CEO, Benjamin Heuston, was recently featured on The Edvocate discussing “How Effective Screen Time Tears Down Barriers to Early Learning.” He addresses the benefits of quality screen time while stressing the importance of adhering to recommended quantity. He discusses the ways in which technology can be a
We are honored that the Omidyar Network has recognized Waterford’s Claudia Miner among their “Women Entrepreneurs Changing Education,” along with Waterford UPSTART for preparing children to enter kindergarten and having a positive impact on the lives of children and families. As Vice President of Development at Waterford, Miner has been
How can we build learning communities that support and inform district leaders? Our President and CEO Benjamin Heuston was recently asked this important question as part of an interview with Education Week and their “Leaders to Learn From” event. “I think the most important way that you can start is
After 40 years of leadership, Waterford Institute’s founder Dr. Dustin (Dusty) Heuston has announced he’s stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and board chair. He will continue serving as founder and chair emeritus. Dr. Benjamin Heuston, who has been serving as Waterford’s president since 2003, will assume the role of president
We are excited to announce the addition of Andy Myers as our new Chief Operating Officer! Andy started his career at Waterford in 1995 as a sales rep in Washington DC, and went on to hold several industry leadership roles, including Pearson Education’s COO for digital learning, the CEO
Last week, Waterford employees gathered for a biannual national meeting–an important time for us where we review the successes of the past months, talk about areas to improve and plan for the months ahead. To give you a sneak peek behind the scenes and a sense of our goals, we
Oct. 23, 2014 — President and COO Benjamin Heuston explains why Waterford Institute, a a nonprofit research center and education-technology publisher, has adapted its early learning materials to complement the new standards. Read the full story in Language Magazine >>