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💡 How can we ensure that students with disabilities in reading thrive in content-area classrooms? In this @wested.org Leading Together webinar, WestEd experts share practical strategies for educators to ensure literacy success across the disciplines: bit.ly/4iWlIC1
#Reading #InclusiveClassrooms
#Reading #InclusiveClassrooms
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
💡 How can we ensure that students with disabilities in reading thrive in content-area classrooms? In this @wested.org Leading Together webinar, WestEd experts share practical strategies for educators to ensure literacy success across the disciplines: bit.ly/4iWlIC1
#Reading #InclusiveClassrooms
#Reading #InclusiveClassrooms
Join @wested.org digital fluency experts to explore how thoughtful integration of AI can amplify students’ agency, collaboration, and sense-making without diminishing the essential struggle that makes learning stick.
⭐ Register for this upcoming webinar on 12/11 at 12pm PT: bit.ly/49W8jri
⭐ Register for this upcoming webinar on 12/11 at 12pm PT: bit.ly/49W8jri
Friction by Design: Centering Learning in the Age of AI
In this webinar, WestEd experts introduce Friction by Design, a framework for using AI intentionally to enhance learning. Drawing on research and classroom experience, presenters will share ways to ba...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Join @wested.org digital fluency experts to explore how thoughtful integration of AI can amplify students’ agency, collaboration, and sense-making without diminishing the essential struggle that makes learning stick.
⭐ Register for this upcoming webinar on 12/11 at 12pm PT: bit.ly/49W8jri
⭐ Register for this upcoming webinar on 12/11 at 12pm PT: bit.ly/49W8jri
What does authentic engagement look, sound, and feel like in middle school classrooms? 🎒
Attend the "The Heart of Learning: Shifting Engagement Practices for Middle School Success" webinar on 12/11 to find out! bit.ly/4pjVQlT
#SchoolClimate #MiddleSchool #StudentVoice
Attend the "The Heart of Learning: Shifting Engagement Practices for Middle School Success" webinar on 12/11 to find out! bit.ly/4pjVQlT
#SchoolClimate #MiddleSchool #StudentVoice
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
What does authentic engagement look, sound, and feel like in middle school classrooms? 🎒
Attend the "The Heart of Learning: Shifting Engagement Practices for Middle School Success" webinar on 12/11 to find out! bit.ly/4pjVQlT
#SchoolClimate #MiddleSchool #StudentVoice
Attend the "The Heart of Learning: Shifting Engagement Practices for Middle School Success" webinar on 12/11 to find out! bit.ly/4pjVQlT
#SchoolClimate #MiddleSchool #StudentVoice
As we mark 40 years of providing responsive, relationship-based care, we invite you to celebrate with us at our upcoming event “Celebrating the Early Years: PITC 40th Anniversary Conference,” Feb. 2–4, 2026. 🎉 View conference speakers, activities, and save your spot today! bit.ly/4pAAxgp
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
As we mark 40 years of providing responsive, relationship-based care, we invite you to celebrate with us at our upcoming event “Celebrating the Early Years: PITC 40th Anniversary Conference,” Feb. 2–4, 2026. 🎉 View conference speakers, activities, and save your spot today! bit.ly/4pAAxgp
How can education leaders choose high-quality online professional learning for math teaching and learning? 💭 @wested.org Research Associate Ashli-Ann Douglas shares key ingredients and six practical considerations in a new "Questions We Answer" blog post: bit.ly/3XuWp0b
#MathEd #Curriculum
#MathEd #Curriculum
Questions We Answer: How Can Education Leaders Choose High-Quality Online Professional Learning for Math Teaching and Learning?
What makes online professional development for math teachers effective? Math education expert Ashli-Ann Douglas offers practical guidance for education leaders.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
How can education leaders choose high-quality online professional learning for math teaching and learning? 💭 @wested.org Research Associate Ashli-Ann Douglas shares key ingredients and six practical considerations in a new "Questions We Answer" blog post: bit.ly/3XuWp0b
#MathEd #Curriculum
#MathEd #Curriculum
✨ New Q&A with Peter Mangione, @wested.org #EarlyChildhood expert and the Program for Infant/Toddler Care Director. Read about four decades of PITC's impactful work to help provide respectful, responsive, and relationship-based care to infants and toddlers: bit.ly/4ig0te8
4 Decades of Respectful and Responsive Relationship-Based Care | Q&A With Peter Mangione, Director of the PITC
In this candid Q&A, PITC cofounder Peter Mangione reflects on the PITC’s origins, its lasting influence, and his hopes for the field of early care and learning.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
✨ New Q&A with Peter Mangione, @wested.org #EarlyChildhood expert and the Program for Infant/Toddler Care Director. Read about four decades of PITC's impactful work to help provide respectful, responsive, and relationship-based care to infants and toddlers: bit.ly/4ig0te8
Check out the first post in our new "Questions We Answer" series, in which we will address a common question related to mathematics education and provide actionable guidance! 👍 www.wested.org/blog/questio... #MathEd #Curriculum
Questions We Answer: How Can Education Leaders Choose High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) for Math Teaching and Learning?
Welcome to our new blog series where WestEd mathematics education experts will tackle a common question in the field, offering education leaders practical strategies and guidance.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Check out the first post in our new "Questions We Answer" series, in which we will address a common question related to mathematics education and provide actionable guidance! 👍 www.wested.org/blog/questio... #MathEd #Curriculum
WestEd's Tracy Huebner discusses the early impact of the Youth Mental Health Corps, a national initiative that supports young peoples' wellbeing and creates behavioral health career pathways ⚡ Read the full story on EdSurge: https://bit.ly/3WFeuYW #MentalHealth #WorkforceDevelopment
Schools Tapped Young Adults to Serve as Mental Health Navigators. What Happened Next? - EdSurge News
One year into deployment of the national Youth Mental Health Corps, schools are seeing an impact in student behavior and
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November 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
WestEd's Tracy Huebner discusses the early impact of the Youth Mental Health Corps, a national initiative that supports young peoples' wellbeing and creates behavioral health career pathways ⚡ Read the full story on EdSurge: https://bit.ly/3WFeuYW #MentalHealth #WorkforceDevelopment
What strategies can literacy program developers use to create a roadmap for building the ESSA evidence needed for program approval? @wested.org researcher Rachel Tripathy outlines four interconnected pillars for lasting success in our #Literacy blog series 🧵 ⬇️
October 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
What strategies can literacy program developers use to create a roadmap for building the ESSA evidence needed for program approval? @wested.org researcher Rachel Tripathy outlines four interconnected pillars for lasting success in our #Literacy blog series 🧵 ⬇️
We’re excited to attend the #NCTM2025 Conference! 📊WestEd experts will present the latest insights on math teaching and learning, from AI and personalized learning to supporting English learners and effective curriculum use. Let’s advance high-quality math education together! #MathEd #EdResearch
October 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We’re excited to attend the #NCTM2025 Conference! 📊WestEd experts will present the latest insights on math teaching and learning, from AI and personalized learning to supporting English learners and effective curriculum use. Let’s advance high-quality math education together! #MathEd #EdResearch
Building ESSA evidence is essential for program approval and lasting success. 📊 Sr. Research Associate Rachel Tripathy outlines key considerations for #Literacy program developers in this new blog! Dive deeper into this topic: bit.ly/46F02Ga
#EduSky #EdResearch
#EduSky #EdResearch
October 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Building ESSA evidence is essential for program approval and lasting success. 📊 Sr. Research Associate Rachel Tripathy outlines key considerations for #Literacy program developers in this new blog! Dive deeper into this topic: bit.ly/46F02Ga
#EduSky #EdResearch
#EduSky #EdResearch
Taking care of yourself helps you better support your students and colleagues. 🌿 Register for a 20-minute Mini-Wellness session on October 8 at 10am PT to practice guided meditation and learn about how it can be beneficial to students and educators: bit.ly/4gPRL5zNeed @cadepted.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Taking care of yourself helps you better support your students and colleagues. 🌿 Register for a 20-minute Mini-Wellness session on October 8 at 10am PT to practice guided meditation and learn about how it can be beneficial to students and educators: bit.ly/4gPRL5zNeed @cadepted.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce WestEd findings for Year 1 of the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), which is already increasing students’ access to mental health support and addressing behavioral health workforce shortages.
🤝 Read WestEd’s summary of early implementation experiences t: bit.ly/46xpehK
🤝 Read WestEd’s summary of early implementation experiences t: bit.ly/46xpehK
Local Partnerships, National Impact: Year 1 of the Youth Mental Health Corps
Explore WestEd's report outlining how Youth Mental Health Corps deployed young adults across four states to support thousands of students while building the future behavioral health workforce.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We’re excited to announce WestEd findings for Year 1 of the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), which is already increasing students’ access to mental health support and addressing behavioral health workforce shortages.
🤝 Read WestEd’s summary of early implementation experiences t: bit.ly/46xpehK
🤝 Read WestEd’s summary of early implementation experiences t: bit.ly/46xpehK
Authentic writing transforms classrooms and communities. 🖋️✨
This school year, Writing Apprenticeship co-developer Jenell Krishnan hopes students grow as confident, skilled writers across disciplines.
Learn more about our all-new Writing Apprenticeship service here: bit.ly/3HHuV3b
This school year, Writing Apprenticeship co-developer Jenell Krishnan hopes students grow as confident, skilled writers across disciplines.
Learn more about our all-new Writing Apprenticeship service here: bit.ly/3HHuV3b
September 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Authentic writing transforms classrooms and communities. 🖋️✨
This school year, Writing Apprenticeship co-developer Jenell Krishnan hopes students grow as confident, skilled writers across disciplines.
Learn more about our all-new Writing Apprenticeship service here: bit.ly/3HHuV3b
This school year, Writing Apprenticeship co-developer Jenell Krishnan hopes students grow as confident, skilled writers across disciplines.
Learn more about our all-new Writing Apprenticeship service here: bit.ly/3HHuV3b
🤝 Looking for guidance on integrating #GenAI tools into your instructional practices?
Explore our new Gen AI Coaching for Math Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) service designed to help math teachers collaborate toward AI-enhanced instructional improvement: bit.ly/4mIlxeN
Explore our new Gen AI Coaching for Math Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) service designed to help math teachers collaborate toward AI-enhanced instructional improvement: bit.ly/4mIlxeN
September 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🤝 Looking for guidance on integrating #GenAI tools into your instructional practices?
Explore our new Gen AI Coaching for Math Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) service designed to help math teachers collaborate toward AI-enhanced instructional improvement: bit.ly/4mIlxeN
Explore our new Gen AI Coaching for Math Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) service designed to help math teachers collaborate toward AI-enhanced instructional improvement: bit.ly/4mIlxeN
State and district leaders, we know it is more important than ever to maximize every dollar's impact. 💸 Find out WestEd school finance experts provide tailored supports to help your team develop a tailored game plan for greater cost-effectiveness and fiscal sustainability: bit.ly/45En2mW
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
State and district leaders, we know it is more important than ever to maximize every dollar's impact. 💸 Find out WestEd school finance experts provide tailored supports to help your team develop a tailored game plan for greater cost-effectiveness and fiscal sustainability: bit.ly/45En2mW
⭐ The beginning of each school year presents schools and districts with new opportunities to support thriving learners and build empowered communities. Read about taking action early and building strong partnerships in this blog post: bit.ly/45Jr2Cy
September 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
⭐ The beginning of each school year presents schools and districts with new opportunities to support thriving learners and build empowered communities. Read about taking action early and building strong partnerships in this blog post: bit.ly/45Jr2Cy
How can we ensure that students with disabilities in reading thrive in content-area classrooms? 🗓️ Save the date for this upcoming @WestEd.org Leading Together webinar on September 9 to explore how to support all learners in disciplinary literacy: bit.ly/44X09vX
#Literacy #EduChat
#Literacy #EduChat
Ensuring Literacy Success Across the Disciplines for Students With Disabilities
WestEd experts will explore how to support students with disabilities in reading—including dyslexia—to succeed using strategies that draw upon disciplinary literacy approaches—the specialized ways of…
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September 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
How can we ensure that students with disabilities in reading thrive in content-area classrooms? 🗓️ Save the date for this upcoming @WestEd.org Leading Together webinar on September 9 to explore how to support all learners in disciplinary literacy: bit.ly/44X09vX
#Literacy #EduChat
#Literacy #EduChat
"What might seem like very small shifts can lead to long-term and large scale change." - Annette Gregg, Director of English Learner and Migrant Education Services at WestEd, on a growth mindset she hopes educators, administrators, and leaders can embrace this school year and beyond.
September 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"What might seem like very small shifts can lead to long-term and large scale change." - Annette Gregg, Director of English Learner and Migrant Education Services at WestEd, on a growth mindset she hopes educators, administrators, and leaders can embrace this school year and beyond.
Literacy development happens at kitchen tables, in car rides, and during bedtime stories. 🏡📖
Read 3 tips on how schools can build on family strengths to boost student learning from @WestEd.org #FamilyEngagement Specialist Maria Paredes: bit.ly/3UOwdMK
#Literacy #EduChat
Read 3 tips on how schools can build on family strengths to boost student learning from @WestEd.org #FamilyEngagement Specialist Maria Paredes: bit.ly/3UOwdMK
#Literacy #EduChat
September 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Literacy development happens at kitchen tables, in car rides, and during bedtime stories. 🏡📖
Read 3 tips on how schools can build on family strengths to boost student learning from @WestEd.org #FamilyEngagement Specialist Maria Paredes: bit.ly/3UOwdMK
#Literacy #EduChat
Read 3 tips on how schools can build on family strengths to boost student learning from @WestEd.org #FamilyEngagement Specialist Maria Paredes: bit.ly/3UOwdMK
#Literacy #EduChat
This #BackToSchool season, we’ve refreshed our focus area pages on our website to give you a deeper understanding of how we can work with you to achieve your goals this school year and beyond.
➡️ Visit our website to explore #education-related topics you're most passionate about today!
➡️ Visit our website to explore #education-related topics you're most passionate about today!
September 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This #BackToSchool season, we’ve refreshed our focus area pages on our website to give you a deeper understanding of how we can work with you to achieve your goals this school year and beyond.
➡️ Visit our website to explore #education-related topics you're most passionate about today!
➡️ Visit our website to explore #education-related topics you're most passionate about today!
What works to build confident readers and writers from the beginning of the school year onwards?
We share research-driven strategies and supports to strengthen #Literacy outcomes for all students in this E-Bulletin 📚 Read more and subscribe today! go.wested.org/E-Bulletin-2...
We share research-driven strategies and supports to strengthen #Literacy outcomes for all students in this E-Bulletin 📚 Read more and subscribe today! go.wested.org/E-Bulletin-2...
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
What works to build confident readers and writers from the beginning of the school year onwards?
We share research-driven strategies and supports to strengthen #Literacy outcomes for all students in this E-Bulletin 📚 Read more and subscribe today! go.wested.org/E-Bulletin-2...
We share research-driven strategies and supports to strengthen #Literacy outcomes for all students in this E-Bulletin 📚 Read more and subscribe today! go.wested.org/E-Bulletin-2...
🗓️ Save the date for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) 40th Anniversary Conference from Feb 2—4, 2026 in San Diego, CA! We're excited to celebrate the early years and look to the future of infant/toddler care with you.
Registration details coming soon.
#PITC40 #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Registration details coming soon.
#PITC40 #EarlyChildhoodEducation
August 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🗓️ Save the date for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) 40th Anniversary Conference from Feb 2—4, 2026 in San Diego, CA! We're excited to celebrate the early years and look to the future of infant/toddler care with you.
Registration details coming soon.
#PITC40 #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Registration details coming soon.
#PITC40 #EarlyChildhoodEducation
"Joy isn't extra. It's essential as a driving force for engagement, resilience, and belonging." — @wested.org literacy expert Menya Cole describes the impact of cultivating joyful learning mindsets this #BackToSchool season and beyond!
#EduChat #Literacy #BTS
#EduChat #Literacy #BTS
August 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"Joy isn't extra. It's essential as a driving force for engagement, resilience, and belonging." — @wested.org literacy expert Menya Cole describes the impact of cultivating joyful learning mindsets this #BackToSchool season and beyond!
#EduChat #Literacy #BTS
#EduChat #Literacy #BTS
#BackToSchool insight: when educators feel confident and joyful in teaching math and science, their positive mindset inspires young learners. 🌱 Listen as @wested.org #ECE expert Osnat Zur describes why the Count Play Explore initiative reimagines #EarlyMath education.
August 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#BackToSchool insight: when educators feel confident and joyful in teaching math and science, their positive mindset inspires young learners. 🌱 Listen as @wested.org #ECE expert Osnat Zur describes why the Count Play Explore initiative reimagines #EarlyMath education.