Working to improve the quality & coordination of education & care for young children & their families. Thanks to the @WK_Kellogg_Fdn for funding our network!
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20 Jul 2023
In this video, district leaders reflect on First 10. #First10 partnerships—schools, preK, community agencies, families, Head Start, & child care —are working to ensure all children learn and thrive. #EdChat #Education #SuptChat youtu.be/a4mP0pF7xqM
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In a new First 10 blog post, we discuss the importance of continuous improvement for #EarlyEd and offer tips for finding time to embed continuous improvement practices into existing work routines. Check it out at: first10.org/continuous-impro… #Data #Education @jacobsondl
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Since First 10 began in 2021, we have worked with communities in 6 states to bring together school districts, elementary schools, early childhood programs & community agencies to build coherent systems of support for young children & their families: first10.org/about/first-10-c…
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In March, First 10 Covenant Academy of Mobile (CAM) in Alabama brought together pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade educators for a professional development event focused on high-quality read alouds. @jacobsondl #earlyed #literacy
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The First 10 approach to connecting schools, districts, #EarlyEd programs & community organizations has been adapted in communities of all sizes & densities. Excited to highlight First 10 work in #rural communities in AL, ME, MI & PA at #RuralSummit26 in Buffalo, NY. @jacobsondl
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If you're interested in First 10's #EarlyEd work, sign up for our newsletter: first10.org/newsletters/! The newsletter is sent every few months, capturing news and resources, highlighting work from across our First 10 Communities, and sharing upcoming and recent presentations.
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Curious about First 10 and our work in #EarlyEd? Watch this short video! youtu.be/SdOlh3zt0uE
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Family-school partnerships are critical for children’s learning and development. Read our First 10 Blog more about how to build two-way communication and family leadership: first10.org/developing-two-w…
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In January, we welcomed our newest First 10 community: George Hall Elementary School in Alabama! Learn more about our growing work in Alabama in our First 10 blog: first10.org/edc-and-alabama-…
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Social emotional learning (SEL) is critical for children’s learning and development. Read our First 10 blog to learn more about ways SEL can be integrated throughout the school day first10.org/weaving-social-e…
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The 2025-2026 school year has been a great one so far for our First 10 communities. Check out our latest First 10 newsletter to learn more about our communities! mailchi.mp/edc/jan-2026-frie…
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Each month First 10 communities come together for Network Meetings. Our January meeting spotlighted successful practices from across the network. Read about some of our veteran communities in Maine in our First 10 blog first10.org/first-10-across-…
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New legislation in New Jersey establishes a task force to dig into the root causes of student absenteeism. 🏫🔎📋 Check this out via @Chalkbeat Newark 👉 chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/01…
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13 Nov 2025
November is #familyengagement month! Building partnerships with families is a key part of the work done by First 10 Partnerships. Read more about building two-way communication and developing family leadership in our latest blog: first10.org/developing-two-w…
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6 Nov 2025
Many First 10 teams create lists of high quality books for young children across their communities to support kindergarten readiness. Check out this great book display from one of our Maine First 10 Partnerships!
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30 Oct 2025
This year, Covenant Academy of Mobile (CAM) is implementing the First 10 model to support children and families. Check out this highlight reel from the CAM First 10 Institute this fall: instagram.com/reel/DOrlrwcgR…
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29 Oct 2025
#ICYMI last November, @readingby3rd featured First 10 Partnerships in Conestoga Valley, PA, and Woonsocket, RI as part of their Kindergarten Matters series. Check out the session recording and highlights to learn more: leo.gradelevelreading.net/ev…
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27 Oct 2025
Maine Department of Education's First 10 Community School Pilot has led to the creation of partnerships that support students and families across the state. We feature two of these Maine partnerships in our latest First 10 blog: first10.org/first-10-across-…
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23 Oct 2025
#ICYMI First 10 is expanding in Alabama! The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education awarded @EDCtweets $1.6 million to support 17 communities in implementing the First 10 approach. Read more: first10.org/edc-and-alabama-…
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22 Oct 2025
Early relational health (ERH) helps lay groundwork for kindergarten readiness and early school success which are key goals of our work at First 10. Learn more at this upcoming webinar from @readingby3rd
Register: glrcenter-org.zoom.us/webina…
17 Oct 2025
Join the @readingby3rd on 10/28 at 3pm ET for a #LearningTuesdays session exploring a new National Academies report on advancing #EarlyRelationalHealth w/experts report authors who connect ERH to school readiness 3rd grade reading success.
REGISTER: bit.ly/45p9VY0
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