Responsible Use of Technology and Screen Time for Early Education Success and Gains
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
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How Waterford UPSTART Helps Children in Rural South Carolina
Melissa Little, principal of Cheraw Primary School, lives in an area without access to the Internet, a challenge that she shares with many
Waterford UPSTART’s Commitment to Serve Rural Families in Indiana
Toni Butler from Rushville, Indiana wants nothing more for her kids than for them to be successful. As a single mother with four children
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Waterford’s Commitment to Rewarding Employee Passion
“At Waterford.org, we reward passion and curiosity with opportunity.” For some Waterford.org employees, their journey begins with the Waterford UPSTART intern program and
Waterford’s Commitment to Growth and Improving Education
At Waterford.org, how we work matters, not just what we accomplish. Waterford’s President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Heuston, and Andy Myers, COO, discuss
Waterford’s Commitment to Improving the Lives of Utah’s Refugee Community
“We Positively Transform the Lives of Our Employees and of the Educators, Learners, and Families We Serve.” At Waterford.org, we are committed
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Waterford’s Commitment to Improving the Lives of Utah’s Refugee Community
“We Positively Transform the Lives of Our Employees and of the Educators, Learners, and Families We Serve.” At Waterford.org, we are committed
Waterford Institute Wins $14.2 Million EIR Grant to Bring Waterford UPSTART to Five States
(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) October 11, 2018 — Waterford Institute, the nonprofit provider of the Waterford UPSTART online kindergarten readiness program, today announced that it
Waterford UPSTART Named a Finalist for SIIA 2018 CODiE Education Technology Award
Waterford UPSTART has been selected by The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) as a CODiE Awards finalist in the category of Best PreK/Early Childhood
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Leadership
How Can We Build Learning Communities for District Leaders?
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
After 40 Years, Waterford Institute Founder Steps Down as CEO and Board Chair
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
Waterford Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
We are excited to announce the addition of Andy Myers as our new Chief Operating Officer! Andy started his career at Waterford in 1995
Partners
Helping Students in Wichita Falls, Texas Build a Strong Educational Foundation
Waterford is proud of its ongoing partnership with Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) in northern Texas. Early in 2018, the district began implementing
Okmulgee, OK Spotlight: Closing the Equity Gap in a Diversity-Rich District
About 45 minutes south of Tulsa lies the city of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Okmulgee is home to around 12,000 residents and is the capital of the
Texas School District Focuses Efforts on Early Education
Waterford recently visited the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) in northern Texas, who earlier this year began using Waterford programs. Now several months in,
