First 10 Network @First10Network
Working to improve the quality & coordination of education & care for young children & their families. Thanks to the @WK_Kellogg_Fdn for funding our network! first10.org Joined September 2022-
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Register for the June 25 webinar hosted by the Center on Early Learning (CELS) to learn about their soon-to-be released report on Kindergarten Transitions (and beyond): go.edc.org/CELS. First 10 is presenting and featured in the report. @jacobsondl @EDCtweets
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-imp… #Data #Education @jacobsondl
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…
@jacobsondl will be speaking today at the #ruralSummit26 (go.edc.org/RuralSummit26) in Buffalo, NY. We’re excited to highlight First 10’s work to improve young children's school readiness and success in #rural communities in AL, ME, MI & PA. #EarlyChildhood #PreK @EDCtweets
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
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
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.
Curious about First 10 and our work in #EarlyEd? Watch this short video! youtu.be/SdOlh3zt0uE
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… @EDCtweets
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-alabam… @EDCtweets
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… @EDCtweets
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-f… @EDCtweets
@edctweets First 10 Team visits different Partnership communities throughout the school year. In December, we visited the York City School District. The visit included an event hosted for incoming kindergarteners and their families.
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-acros… @EDCtweets
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…
@EDCtweets 's First 10 Team visits different Partnerships each school year. In October, we visited the Atmore, AL team. The visit focused on deepening community partnerships and included a tour of the new campus library that was completed this summer. @jacobsondl
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… @EDCtweets @jacobsondl
@EDCtweets's First 10 Team visits different communities each school year. In October, we visited some of our communities in AL. The Hartford community visit included a Joint Professional Learning Session on @EarlyMathEDC math games. @jacobsondl
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! @EDCtweets @jacobsondl
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