Your Guide to the CASEL Core Competencies
As an educator, you’ve no doubt heard stressed the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) and its connection to academic achievement. The majority of teachers endorse
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What You Need to Know About Social-Emotional Learning
When you think of what makes a child thrive at school, you might think of intelligence or physical health. But social-emotional learning (SEL) is just
Education Talk Radio: “Research Proves the Value of Early Childhood Education”
On this episode of Education Talk Radio, host Larry Jacobs sits down with Kathleen Petersen, a former UAEYC Principal of the Year and NAESP National
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These days, teachers have a large number of tools in their teaching toolbox. But do you know which one is most likely to transform student
What You Need to Know About Social-Emotional Learning
When you think of what makes a child thrive at school, you might think of intelligence or physical health. But social-emotional learning (SEL) is just
Education Talk Radio: “Research Proves the Value of Early Childhood Education”
On this episode of Education Talk Radio, host Larry Jacobs sits down with Kathleen Petersen, a former UAEYC Principal of the Year and NAESP National
National & State Policies
U.S. Department of Ed Releases Guidelines on Early Learning & ESSA
The U.S. Department of Education recently released non-regulatory guidelines about early learning and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). According to the department, the guidance
U.S. Department of Ed Announces New Preschool Pay for Success Grant
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced $2.8 million in funding for a Preschool Pay for Success grant competition for state, local and tribal governments interested
50 State Comparison: K-3 Quality
In recent years, quality prek education has received more policy attention—an important step toward providing quality programs at this critical time in early childhood development. But
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Education Talk Radio: “The Real Value of Early Childhood Education”
On this episode of Education Talk Radio, host Larry Jacobs speaks with Kathleen Petersen, a former elementary school principal from St. George, Utah, about the
Investing in Early Education: Omidyar Network Partners with Waterford UPSTART
We are pleased to announce that Omidyar Network has selected Waterford UPSTART as a partner in their efforts to improve educational outcomes in early childhood.
Education Talk Radio: “Curriculum Design for Independent Reading”
On this episode of Education Talk Radio, host Larry Jacobs speaks with Marika Ismail, Director of Curriculum Development at Waterford, about incorporating quizzes, annotations, and
Classroom Management
How to Increase Parental Involvement with Connection
Creating a supportive school climate is the first step to developing long-term student achievement. When students feel like they have someone to turn to with
How to Set SMART Goals and Parental Expectations
One of your greatest tools as a teacher is parental involvement. When parents and teachers team up, they’re doubling the level of academic support their
How Two-Way Communication Can Boost Parent Engagement
When educators added one thing to their schools, their at-risk students’ grades improved immediately.[1] They also noticed higher homework completion rates, more classroom participation, and
