Stephanie Schaefer

Early childhood advocate, educator & trainer. MDAEYC Coordinator @mdaeyc1. Consultant @ECEbySC.

[Stephanie Schaefer @S_Schaefer]

Dr. Nancy Grasmick at the MECLP Leadership Forum on growing leadership in #ECE: leaders are not born; they are nurtured. #earlychildhoodleadership #MECLP

[Stephanie Schaefer @S_Schaefer]

Day one of #NAEYCPPF kicked off with this panel of powerful #earlyed leaders sharing their journeys as advocates. @christi24328119 @JerlethaMac @MsNicoleLazarte @MichelleNAEYC

[Stephanie Schaefer @S_Schaefer]

We must #savechildcare

[CLASP @CLASP_DC]

🚨Urgent action needed🚨

@POTUS requested from Congress for critical $16 billion emergency funding to #SaveChildcare for millions of children.

But Congress needs to hear from you! Text FUNDING to [phone] to tell Congress: Pass #16BillionforChildcare funding NOW!

[ZERO TO THREE @ZEROTOTHREE]

Today, the #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct goes into effect, offering reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers, like being able to carry a water bottle or take leave for medical appointments. Grateful for this commitment to healthy babies.

[Meredith Dodson @dodsonadvocate]

Thank you to leaders @SenWarren, @SenatorCarper, @RepKatiePorter, @BradSherman, @RepDonBeyer + 94 additional members of Congress for your efforts to support a simplified & free @IRSnews tax filing tool, which will have profound effects for MILLIONS:
https://t.co/umir6FZQOI

[Laura Stewart @LauraMoCoStew]

I am grateful to be part of WDC-plz R/T! There is a lot of passion on this topic, I hope we can come together to find a way to leverage the strength of our Mont. Co. diversity through our books & curriculum. My kids teach ME about how to be more inclusive, making me a better ally

[Ginny Bixby @Ginny_Bixby]

I’ve talked to a few parents here today who have LGBTQ+ children or are LGBTQ+ themselves, who say it’s important for children and families to see themselves represented in school curriculums. “You can’t opt out of life,” one mom told me

[Ginny Bixby @Ginny_Bixby]

Hundreds are gathered outside the @MCPS Carver Educational Resources Center while the Board of Ed is in closed session. @mxespey and I are covering for @MoCo360Media

[Councilmember Kristin Mink @CMKristinMink]

The scientific community widely agrees: LGBTQIA+ people exist & othering them causes bullying, depression, suicide.

@MCPS must teach a science-backed curriculum. Where that differs from one’s religious beliefs — whether evolution or LGBTQIA acceptance — can be discussed at home.

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

Here are 3 innovative counting books for children in the early years that offer mathematical opportunities beyond the typical counting book.
3 "Mathical" Counting Books with Winning Appeal: https://t.co/CDLMUKPU3j

[Stephanie Schaefer @S_Schaefer]

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

[mdaeyc @mdaeyc1]

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the important work that early childhood educators do to support joyful learning.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek2023
#DAPinECE
#EarlyEd

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

In addition to our #ccaoaSymposium23, today #childcare providers, families, and advocates nationwide are taking a stand and calling on lawmakers to prioritize equitable access to affordable #childcare and better pay for providers with a #DayWithoutChildCare.

[DCAEYC @DCAEYC]

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! DCAEYC celebrates and honors all of the District's #ECE educators. Thank you for all you do each and every day to support young children and their families. #ThankATeacher

[MDPyramidModel @MdPyramid]

May 7-13 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in Maryland! Join us in increasing awareness and compassion for children's mental health. Become a Champion for Children's Mental Health at https://t.co/2waJdThHUr #CMHAW #Maryland #MentalHealthMatters"

[Building Better Beginnings @B3Maryland]

You can make Maryland's prenatal-to-3 systems better for families. All you have to do is tell us about your experiences. You may win a $100 gift card too! Take our survey, help families, win!

Survey in English https://t.co/B8GkQ6scSt
Survey in Spanish https://t.co/VmXR8LUd2I

[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.

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Black Child Development Institute President Leah Austin, EdD., released this statement in response to the forced resignation of Dr. Barbara Cooper, the former Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.

[Stephanie Schaefer @S_Schaefer]

I stand behind the principles of DAP. #DAPinECE

[NAEYC @NAEYC]

We stand behind the principles of #DAP. We trust the expertise and experiences of #earlychildhood educators working with families to ensure all young children can learn and thrive. Sign on and stand with us in support of #DAPinECE: https://t.co/rBahX67gmm

[mdaeyc @mdaeyc1]

Check out this wonderful arts series!
#MOYC23