Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D.

Dr. Mom. I tweet about education policy, child care, adoption/foster care, politics, books, academia, and my kids. She/Her. Opinions my own.

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

The TX Legislature is close to making an historic $100 million investment in child care — and 127 TX groups are urging them to get the funding over the finish line! #txlege https://t.co/4NP5MPPsnX

[Meghan McCain @MeghanMcCain]

This is the most stressful debate I’ve ever watched and my parent was a nominee against Obama. #DebateNight

[David Feigen @DavidFeigen]

Excited that @putkids1st is hiring a Senior Policy Associate for Early Learning! This person will work closely with me in advocating that all Texas children have access to the quality early education they deserve.

Please share or apply! #txlege #txed

https://t.co/IOVN6NjpZy

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Last day of PreK for my #1 dude. Thank you @ArlingtonISD @Butler_Elem @PrincipalDad for a year of learning, playing, and growing. 🏫 🍎 💯

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Cutting-edge research on supporting students with #autism at #AERA2024

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Infants, toddlers & families should have what they need to thrive. The US House passed a bill expanding and enhancing the Child Tax Credit (CTC) which supports family economic security. Now we need the Senate to pass it too. Click here to help: https://t.co/e25iFjGotp

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

"There are no financial incentives for programs to be open during nontraditional hours. The sector needs support from other industries that are reliant upon those hours, and the alliance encourages them to advocate alongside early educators for solutions to those gaps."

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

24/7 Tarrant County child care options are limited. How can working parents get access? https://t.co/clMnZUhnva

[Fort Worth Star-Telegram @startelegram]

Report: Less than 25% of Tarrant County child care centers accept kids with disabilities https://t.co/n85tCqCAQK

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Empty seats soon to be filled with @FWISD_EC staff! Excited to learn alongside amazing early educators today. 💡

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Following up:

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

I bought a diploma frame and hung it empty over my desk to remind myself that #ABDisNOTadegree. #finalstretch @AcademicChatter @thephdstory @CouragePhD @smusimmons

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

For my children and the children of mothers whose voices are silenced

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

@robyn_pinilla @AMTENews but ppl say that about coming here too 🫤

[CHILDREN AT RISK @childrenatrisk]

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[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

@robyn_pinilla @utepcoe You’re amazing!!

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Extra #thankful🦃 this week for tireless Texas education advocates, elected officials who have integrity and conviction (yes, they exist), and reporting that infuses the political system with accountability & transparency. Congrats to all who consider this session a win. #txlege

[Kate McGee Balagia @McGeeReports]

Great overview of what happened at the TX Capitol yesterday that derailed yet another push for school vouchers in Texas via ⁦@brianlopeztx⁩ and ⁦@zachdespart⁩ https://t.co/GC5MKIzQtG

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

@kevinmyoung @NorthPoint My alma mater too. Is there more info on the drivers of this decision?

[Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw]

We asked every member of Congress about child care policy.

Only 5 Republicans answered.

https://t.co/bC6FcYyev2 via @19thnews’ @ChabeliC_

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

Another vote for #Prop2!! @txforprop2 #VoteForKidsTX #ElectionDay2023 #FutureVoter

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Tuesday is election day! Check out our blog to learn more about how Prop 2 will support Texas kids and families: https://t.co/kGut6CrIlc. #TXlege

[Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. @bethy_ed]

A truly amazing conference! Thanks to @texasaeyc and @codysummerville for all the professional learning, colleague networking, and family fun! @KalahariMeeting, we’ll be back!