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As thousands of early learning programs across the country are preparing for summer and a new school year amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching Strategies today announced an exclusive partnership with MarcoPolo Learning, the global publisher of award-winning educational videos, games, and digital platforms for children ages 3-7.

This partnership gives early learning educators and programs access to MarcoPolo School Edition, a new child-facing platform for schools based on its direct-to-consumer app, MarcoPolo World School, which focuses on science, arts, literary, math, and social-emotional learning. The partnership also enables educators to utilize MarcoPolo for Educators, a new teacher-facing platform that provides rich content for the classroom and uniquely connects learning from school to home.”

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BETHESDA, Md. (April 9, 2021) ECS today published guidance for policy makers to support remote learning for young children.  The guest post on the ECS blog was authored by Nicol Russell, Vice President of implementation Research and Garrett Bauman, Senior Manager of Public Policy and State Partnerships at Teaching Strategies. The article offers 3 policy considerations in the areas of research-based curricula, high-quality digital learning experiences for children, and ongoing professional development.

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BETHESDA, Md. (March 23, 2021)– Teaching Strategies today announced the acquisition of nationally-recognized social-emotional learning curriculum Al’s Pals, as well as award-winning digital literature app FarFaria. The acquisition expands on our company’s commitment to nurture the development of critical skills young children need now more than ever, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AUSTIN, Texas – November 19, 2020 – The Texas Education Agency today announced the next set of instructional materials – a full suite of resources and tools for prekindergarten – that will be made available to school systems through the Texas Home Learning 3.0 (THL 3.0) initiative. Like other THL 3.0 offerings, these instructional materials are optional, customized for Texas, and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what students should know and be able to do.

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The need for child care for both young and school age children, who are learning from home during the day while adults work, has thus expanded to more families and large numbers of children across the country.

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The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education has launched a statewide Distance Learning Solution for pre-K educators serving more than 26,000 children and their families across the state. The Distance Learning Solution, powered by Teaching Strategies, will allow for 24/7 access to curriculum resources and seamless communications between teachers and families.

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The features include optional health screening questions to monitor child and educator symptoms in accordance with state and local guidelines during the pandemic, as well as a two-way communication feature to facilitate safe pick up and drop off procedures.

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As many schools are back in (virtual) session, daily class schedules look vastly different than they did prior to the pandemic. Teaching Strategies’ Vice President of Educational Content Breeyn Mack and district leaders across the country spoke with The Hechinger Report about ways educators can navigate the unpredictability of school schedules this fall.

Schedules for distance learning are all over the place (and it’s making parents crazy)

Teaching Strategies’ new, first-of-its-kind Distance Learning Solution offers 24/7 access to developmentally appropriate curriculum, professional development, and family engagement resources for early childhood educators planning for a variety of distance, in-person, and hybrid learning environments in the fall.

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Developed by Teaching Strategies and the creators of Baby Einstein, ParentPal TM delivers research-based guidance and tracking tools to parents who are now, more than ever, faced with the challenges of being their child’s first teacher.

Continue reading “Parent Coaching App Helps Parents Make the Most of Their Time with Children, While Juggling A New Normal in the Midst of COVID” →

ReadyRosie helps schools promote equity in underserved communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic by harnessing the power of student’s home languages and cultural resources to promote learning at home.

English Learners Are Home with Their Home Languages, and That’s Okay

North Carolina improves transition to Kindergarten moving from the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) to the NC Early Learning Inventory (NC ELI) powered by Teaching Strategies GOLD® assessment platform.  GOLD® enables teachers to incorporate formative, authentic assessment measures, embedded within instructional practices, over time to tailor instruction to students’ needs.

Can a new way of assessing kids entering kindergarten help them learn? NC hopes so.

ParentPal™ was recently included in the online publication Red Tricycle’s list of 110+ Online Learning Resources for children.

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Developed by Teaching Strategies and the creator of Baby Einstein, ParentPal™ is now available for parents for free through June 30 as families around the country shelter in place

Continue reading “New Parent Coaching App Helps Parents with Young Children at Home During COVID Manage Daily Routines and Engage in Activities that Support Child Development and Well-Being” →

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly escalates, educators are facing an unprecedented crisis. Hundreds of colleges and universities have moved to online instruction, and as of this writing, governors in 46 states have shut down all public schools. According to Education Week, the coronavirus has shuttered 123,000 schools, affecting 55 million students.

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Teaching Strategies Chief Academic Officer, Vincent Costanza, weighs-in on best practices for educators and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic in The Hechinger Report article: Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here’s what to do—and not to do.

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Mobile-friendly technology connects parents, caregivers and educators; brings research-based content and strategies into the home to boost school readiness.

Continue reading “ReadyRosie Joins Teaching Strategies to Strengthen Partnerships Between Families and Early Educators” →

Continue reading “Teaching Strategies Announces Kai-leé Berke To Become Vice Chair, Board of Directors; John Olsen to Become Chief Executive Officer” →

Used in more than 3,000 child care centers nationwide, Tadpoles software will send alerts to protect children from “hot-car deaths.”

Continue reading “App Now Helps Childcare Providers Send Lifesaving Alerts to Parents” →

Watertown City School District implements play-based The Creative Curriculum® leading to more engaged students, classroom collaboration and better academic outcomes.

Continue reading “Districts Push for Play-Based Learning in Early Ed” →

Districts partner with states to leverage the whole-child focus of ESSA and more effectively prepare children for success in school and beyond.

Continue reading “OPINION: What does the fusion of academic and social development look like in kindergarten?” →

New study measures effectiveness of Teaching Strategies GOLD® Assessment to prepare Pre-K 4 SA children for kindergarten and beyond.

Continue reading “Study: SanAntonio Pre-K Students Exceed National Norm in Kindergarten Readiness” →

Kindergarten entry assessments help inform instructional practice and shine light on opportunities for improvement.

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Trusting relationships in the classroom are the foundation for all teaching and learning. We can quickly discover and appreciate something special about each child in the room when we intentionally focus on getting to know them through observation.

Continue reading “Welcoming Every Child To Your Classroom” →

Teaching Strategies GOLD® Assessment tool measures 100% of preschool graduates at Wilmette Child Development Center as kindergarten ready.

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New from Teaching Strategies, The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten builds on decades of research and experience in early childhood education and supports hands-on, project-based learning.

Continue reading “23 Amazing STEM and Digital Learning Tools” →

New online platform MyTeachingStrategies™ earns prestigious industry recognition by SIIA; allows educators to seamlessly link curriculum, assessment and training to streamline instruction

Continue reading “Teaching Strategies Named CODiE Award Finalist for Best Pre-K and Early Childhood Learning Solution” →

Former Kindergarten teacher and state leader Vincent J. Costanza, Ed.D. to become Teaching Strategies Superintendent in Residence; Previously led New Jersey Office of Primary Education and Statewide Early Learning Challenge Grant.

Continue reading “Nationally Recognized Early Ed Leader Joins Teaching Strategies” →

Teaching Strategies newly expanded curriculum and resources offer early care providers high quality resources that support the development and learning of children.

Continue reading “Exclusive, Comprehensive, Research-Based Family Child Care Curriculum Expands Offering” →

Teaching Strategies, the creator of The Creative Curriculum^®, has developed a kindergarten course of study focused on child-driven science and social studies topics that integrate math and literacy skills through play, hands-on activities, and center-based work.

Continue reading “Early Childhood Curriculum Extends Whole-Child Approach to Kindergarten” →