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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Read this great EdSurge Q&A on the Transition to Kindergarten. First 10's @jacobsondl shares strategies for supporting schools and families through this transition and beyond by starting early and creating a coordinated infrastructure of support. edc.org
More than 70% of students in one study experienced challenges in at least one area when transitioning to kindergarten.
Ira Apfel spoke with researcher David Jacobson about why better coordination between early learning programs and schools matters. edsurge.com/news/why-the-jum…
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More than 70% of students in one study experienced challenges in at least one area when transitioning to kindergarten.
Ira Apfel spoke with researcher David Jacobson about why better coordination between early learning programs and schools matters. edsurge.com/news/why-the-jum…
If you missed the @BrookingsInst webinar on how community partnerships strengthen learning ecosystems, watch it here: brookings.edu/events/beyond-…. First 10's David Jacobson discusses School-Early Childhood Zones & Hubs, featured in a recent Brookings article. @jacobsondl @EDCtweets
In this new article, First 10's David Jacobson sat down with @EdSurge to discuss why the jump to Kindergarten is so hard...and how to fix it: edsurge.com/news/why-the-jum… #EarlyLearning #EarlyEd #FamilyEngagement @EDCtweets
What does First 10 look like in practice? Read how Sanford, ME is creatively adapting First 10 strategies to support students, families & teachers in ways that reflect local needs and strengths. This & more in a new blog post: go.edc.org/CELS-blog @EDCtweets @jacobsondl
In a new post, we highlight a recent research brief on kindergarten transitions by the Center on Early Learning Success (CELS) that recognizes First 10 as a "Bright Spot" for our efforts to align systems & practices across #EarlyEd: go.edc.org/CELS-blog @EDCtweets @jacobsondl
A new report on Kindergarten Transitions by The Center on Early Learning Success (CELS) features First 10 as a "Bright Spot" (pg 18) for our efforts to align systems across states & settings to support young children & families: celscenter.org/resources/k-t… #EarlyEd @jacobsondl
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-impro… #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-c…
@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
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-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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