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

🤝 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

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

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

"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

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!

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...

🗓️ 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

"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

#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.

WestEd Senior Program Associate Jennifer Blitz offers insight into how schools and districts can improve access to high-quality, rigorous coursework this #BackToSchool season 🏫 #EnglishLearners #BTSWithWestEd #EduChat

Our latest #BackToSchool E-Bulletin highlights how we support economic mobility and #WorkforceDevelopment, #AdultEd, and more! 👇 Access timely research-driven strategies, and subscribe for regular updates from WestEd: go.wested.org/E-Bulletin-2... #BTSWithWestEd

Voting is open for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference! Help us shape the future of education by sharing innovative ideas about education, technology, and career readiness that matter ✅ bit.ly/4fxAVb9 #EdTech #WorkforceDevelopment #EduChat

This #BackToSchool season, how can leaders best prepare and continue to support teachers year-round? 🤝 WestEd #TeacherWorkforce expert Dana Grayson shares how aligning K–12 and educator preparation systems can strengthen the teaching profession and shape the future of education.

Early childcare providers, learn about the ways the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) approach can help you provide responsive, relationship-based care to nurture healthy development for infants and toddlers! bit.ly/45zSrHi

MathFest was a great success! 🚀 We enjoyed all of the rich opportunities to learn together, especially during our math-filled luncheon for students, families, educators, and researchers 👏 #MathEducation #MathEd #EduSky

Leveraging research and data helps inform #BackToSchool planning efforts for a strong start to the new school year! Visit the @wested.org #BTS Resource Collection to explore evidence-based approaches to meet the unprecedented challenges we face today: bit.ly/4osZDxi #BTSWithWestEd

The @wested.org #BacktoSchool E-Bulletin is here, and it’s all about improving math outcomes for every learner! 🍎 Check out our curated resources and practical insights to help educators and leaders prepare for the year ahead: go.wested.org/e-bulletin-2...

New Q&A blog on making dollars count in early education featuring #EarlyChildhood leader Leslie Fox! ⬇️ Find out about effective ways to leverage funding to provide opportunities for preschool-age children with disabilities: bit.ly/3U7LhEQ #EduSky #SpecialEducation

Coming up tomorrow! 🗓️ As #BacktoSchool approaches, let's talk improving literacy across the content areas in grades K-5! Hope to see you tomorrow during the next Leading Together webinar on Thurs. July 31 at 12pm PT: bit.ly/4m9QkQW

Developing positive math and science mindsets matter for early learners and the adults who care for them! 🦋 Read this Q&A to explore the impact of the Count Play Explore initiative on early #MathEd leaders: www.wested.org/blog/transfo...

💭 How can we help students become more confident, reflective thinkers in our social studies, English language arts (ELA), and science classrooms? Watch this bite-sized Leading Together webinar for classroom-ready strategies to strengthen #Literacy outcomes! bit.ly/3Im2dVn #EduSky #Teaching

🌊 We're looking forward to presenting at the CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute! View our sessions and connect with WestEd experts dedicated to supporting the whole child, whole school, and whole community: bit.ly/3TKZ8Rl #MTSS #EduSky #ProfessionalLearning

Slowing down can be challenging, even counterintuitive, when there's so much to cover in classrooms. We ❤️ this perspective from educator @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social via @edutopia.org - food for thought for #BackToSchool planning! #EduSky #Teaching

Summer is an ideal time for families to read aloud to their children, especially to emerging readers. ☀️ 📚 This @edweek.org article explores the importance of family engagement in developing literacy skills - even 15 minutes a day makes a difference!

WestEd's Dr. Sarah Johns writes for @the74.bsky.social about how states can target funds to create inclusive #EarlyEducation and fulfill the promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Read the full op-ed: bit.ly/46aIB0q #EduSky #SpecialEducation

How can we help students become more confident, reflective thinkers in our social studies, English language arts (ELA), and science classrooms? 💭 This clip from WestEd's 30-minute Leading Together series offers some ready-to-use strategies for educators! #STEM #Reading #Writing #Literacy

Are you looking for bite-sized learning opportunities that can help you rapidly enhance your practice? 💭 Check out the WestEd Leading Together 30-minute webinars that deliver just-in-time, evidence-based support on a wide array of education topics during your workday! bit.ly/4lHqYtp #EduSky

Have you heard of the comprehensive CA Cradle-to-Career Data System? 🎉 Check out disaggregated credential characteristics for a detailed picture of educational pathways ➡️ high school graduation to postsecondary education and employment here: c2c.ca.gov/cradle-to-ca... #EduSky #AcademicSky

Passionate about education research trends and effective strategies to improve learning outcomes? 💭 We've got you covered. Subscribe to the @wested.org E-Bulletin and check out the latest edition: go.wested.org/e-bulletin-2...

NEW @wested.org blog post! 💭 Discover how a comprehensive, evidence-based review of district systems can help school leaders uncover root causes of underperformance and drive lasting improvements in student outcomes: www.wested.org/blog/value-o...

🎧 New @wested.org Leading Voices podcast episode! Listen as Zach Smith and Dr. Jose Blackorby explore our unique approach to implementing the Universal Design for Learning framework to solve complex issues in #Education: bit.ly/4e3vX5k #EduSky #Podcast

How can we help students become more confident, reflective thinkers in our social studies, ELA, and science classrooms? Find out during this upcoming @wested.org 30-minute webinar on June 18 at 12:00pm PT ➡️ bit.ly/3FFEO0a #Literacy #EduSky #Teachers

At WestEd, we believe that writing belongs to every learner in every classroom. Secondary educators, we're excited to support your efforts to expand student writing skills during the all-NEW Writing Apprenticeship sessions from June 24-26. ✒️ Sign up today! bit.ly/3DY3Nem #EduSky

If you’re someone who loves podcasts or who is looking for a new series, check out the WestEd Leading Voices podcast! 🎧 Tune in as our featured experts discuss timely topics in education and offer innovative and actionable strategies: www.wested.org/blog/podcast... #AcademicSky #EduSky

Webinar tomorrow at 12pm PT! 🌊 Sign up for this interactive 30-minute webinar for an inside look at Writing Apprenticeship, WestEd’s latest professional learning opportunity for secondary educators, and how you can participate this summer! bit.ly/4jAXNXI

We're excited to announce three new research-based books written by WestEd authors to transform teaching and learning! These books are designed for educators and leaders to develop professional learning communities and expand supports for #MultilingualLearners: bit.ly/3FyErEA #EdResearch

New @wested.org report sheds light on California's "invisible achievement gap," following up on a landmark 2013 study that first linked California’s education and child welfare data. Read more about what the updated research says about persistent educational challenges faced by foster youth ⬇️

Introducing the WestEd E-Bulletin, our biweekly newsletter that highlights research, free resources, services, and job postings. 🎉 Hit subscribe for regular updates! www.wested.org/subscribe/

📢 Registration is open for WestEd's Summer 2025 Professional Learning! 📢 Educators, coaches, and leaders: we hope you will join us for highly-rated trainings designed to help you to shape improved outcomes and opportunities for all learners. Visit us to learn more: www.wested.org/summer-2025-...

Boost K–8 student engagement and thinking with rigorous, dynamic mathematical conversations! 🗓️ We invite you to join WestEd school improvement experts Bob Rosenfeld and Jose Franco for a 30-minute learning session on May 22 at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET! www.wested.org/event/leadin...

The latest WestEd E-Bulletin is here! Read about strengthening K–16 pathways, creating clear pathways through work-based learning, and supporting career-ready students as early as middle school 🎉 bit.ly/3H76ZFq

Jill Grace, WestEd K-12 Alliance Project Director, shares why teachers as cornerstones of our communities: "It is a privilege to work with teachers daily, witnessing their deep expertise, passion, and most importantly—how much they nurture and champion our youth." 🧵1/3

"Educator and staff well-being is a foundational priority. When schools and districts support mental and emotional health for their staff, they invest in stronger learning environments." —Rebeca Cerna, Director, Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities #TeacherAppreciationWeek #EduSkyChat

#TeacherAppreciationWeek Insight w/ WestEd's Dana Grayson: "Let’s remember that true appreciation means action—ensuring aspiring teachers have access to high-quality preparation, paying teachers fairly, and improving working conditions so they can thrive." 🤝 View this infographic: bit.ly/3DqW3AJ

Happy #NationalTeacherAppreciation Day! 🎉 Educators deserve to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for the tremendous work they do. Here are five strategies school leaders can use to create supportive environments for teachers: www.wested.org/blog/five-th... #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

National #TeacherAppreciationWeek is a time we celebrate some of the most important people in our communities—our teachers! ❤️ Watch as @wested.org CEO Jannelle Kubinec discusses the pivotal role teachers play in supporting students' learning journeys and healthy development. #ThankATeacher

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