Bridget Thomas

Senior Education Researcher at QIP (@QIPNEWS). Adjunct professor at George Mason University. Way too excited about preschool and ECE policy. She/her.

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Reposting this in the hopes some folks get to see it in time. If you are giving a presentation (at any time) today, get over to Registration NOW. #AERA24

[AERA @AERA_EdResearch]

PSA for #AERA24 attendees - to enter the Convention Center you will need to enter the building on Market Street, between 11th and 12th Streets. Google Maps will send directions to the Arch street entrance, which is not open.

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

This simple three-step strategy can help little ones identify, understand, and manage big feelings—and even not-so-big ones! Start small by practicing when they're not overwhelmed by a difficult feeling. Click here to explore more mental-health resources: https://t.co/iDOR6cu8aT

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Thank you Senator Murray! We need more legislators to be fighting for affordable and accessible #childcare.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Today I'm reintroducing my Child Care for Working Families Act with @BobbyScott to finally fix our nation's child care crisis.

This crisis is holding kids, working parents, small business, and our entire economy back—it's past time we tackle it head on.

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

School libraries are crucial. It was certainly my favorite place in the building as I went through school! #TakeActionForLibrariesDay

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Study after study has shown the importance of the school library & certified school librarians - Congress is now considering legislation to ensure access for every student! Join us and urge Congress to pass the Right to Read Act: https://t.co/Oa2kTyeJpe #TakeActionforLibrariesDay

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Very inspired by everything I've learned so far at #smartstart2023! Bonus: I won a new elephant friend in a raffle ~ thanks @LENAEarlyTalk! 🐘 #serveandreturn #braindevelopment #earlychildhood #mentalhealth

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

One of my favorite parts of #SXSWEDU each year is the pop-up bookstore by @BookPeople. I saw a very inspiring presentation from @paul_emerich this week, so I had to pick up his book on #personalizedlearning!

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

@howie_hua I would take 5 out of each hundred, so 15 total. 285.

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

"We're not actually moved by data. We're moved by stories." @baratunde @SXSWEDU

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

I don't always make it to closing keynotes... But I had to come to hear @baratunde and @priyaparker and their thoughts on where we are in education during the pandemic and where we may be going. (Also love to see a fellow Wahoo on stage!) @SXSWEDU #uva

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

My favorite perk of @SXSWEDU ... buying books from amazing authors while continuing to support local bookstores-- thanks @BookPeople! I had the good fortune to speak with @IamGMJohnson last night and can't wait to read everything they've written. Excited to see @baratunde Thurs!

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Excellent first day at @SXSWEDU! It's impossible to get to everything, so I'm very glad I went to the screening of @thopefilm, which follows 3 former preschoolers from @EducareSchools first year (now in college!). A great case for why funding for high-quality ECE is crucial.

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

"Identifying a need in an area is not a bad thing" -- so true! Excellent point made at EERA about communicating SEL data to parents. Quality data indicates where and how educators can support students and help them thrive. #eddata #socialemotional #EERA2022

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

I can't wait to read this! Sir Ken Robinson's perspectives on education are so thoughtful and inspirational. #education #educationresearch #oneofmyheroes

[Sir Ken Robinson @SirKenRobinson]

Announcing Sir Ken Robinson’s Manifesto, 'Imagine if... Creating A Future For Us All' which is now available to pre-order.

In the years before he passed away, Sir Ken had been working on a manifesto - a short book that would pull together all of his key arguments... [1/3]

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Very informative thread about #childcare and #preschool policies included in the #BuildBackBetter plan.

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

I've been blown away by the Westminster Public Schools' summit on #competencybased #education this week. Excellent speakers, interesting sessions, and a visit to see things in action at an elementary school (where I got to play Edith Ann in the library!) #wpssummit

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Learn more about PTAC and student data privacy from my colleagues Tuesday! #dataprivacy #eddata #students

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Need images for STATS-DC 2021 presentations? Take a look at these! #STATSDC2021 #alldataondeck

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

"I would emphasize to my new policy students that it's not enough to know where someone stands on an issue; to create effective solutions, you also need to know why they have that viewpoint."
My latest QIP blog post:
https://t.co/ACUc7CWODk
#consensus #education

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

@BethYoungQIP Wow!! 🤯⚽

[Bridget Thomas @DrBridgeQIP]

Are you an expert in engaging and communicating with stakeholders? Take a look at QIP's job opening! #education #stakeholders #educationdata