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MarcoPolo Learning Opens Tampa Office, Underscoring Commitment to Providing Early Education Solutions in Florida

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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In addition to working with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County, the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), and the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, several more Florida Early Learning Coalitions are actively working with MarcoPolo Learning to adopt its solution for educators.

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  • In addition to working with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County, the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), and the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, several more Florida Early Learning Coalitions are actively working with MarcoPolo Learning to adopt its solution for educators.
  • MarcoPolo Learning recently hired Megan Folts to serve as the Director of Programs and Policy, and she leads the Tampa office.
  • She has worked at the Florida Department of Education's Division of Early Learning, as well as at a Florida Early Learning Coalition as the Director of State Policy and Analysis.
  • "MarcoPolo Learning is committed to providing Florida's early childhood educators with the educational tools necessary to help children, educators and families thrive during children's early years.

Teachstone Unveils CLASS 2nd Edition, Creating a More Equitable Path to Meaningful Interactions

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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CLASS 2nd Edition incorporates innovative and responsive enhancements with a focus on improving equity, access and impact.

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  • CLASS 2nd Edition incorporates innovative and responsive enhancements with a focus on improving equity, access and impact.
  • Enhanced CLASS Manual Set: Carefully reviewed and supplemented to make meaningful interactions more equitable, inclusive and accessible.
  • Together, the enhancements ensure CLASS 2nd Edition reflects the diverse communities Teachstone servescreating a more equitable, efficient and effective path to meaningful interactions among educators and learners.
  • "CLASS 2nd Edition is easier to use and more applicable for the classrooms we serve across diverse settings," said Teachstone Co-Founder Bob Pianta.

Teachstone Adds Four National Research and Policy Experts to Senior Leadership Team

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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The expanded leadership team includes the appointment of:

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  • The expanded leadership team includes the appointment of:
    Dr. Sarah Caverly as Vice President of Research and Evaluation.
  • Caverly joins Teachstone after serving as a Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research.
  • Previously, she held multiple leadership roles on impact evaluations of programs for early childhood education, early literacy, and children's social and emotional learning.
  • Suzann Morris as Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Relations:A national expert on early childhood policy with more than 15 years experience, Morris joins Teachstone after serving as a senior fellow with the Bipartisan Policy Center's Early Childhood Initiative.

Teachstone Releases Resources to Help Families Make the Most of Daily Interactions with Young Children at Home, Boost Child Learning and Development

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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"Meaningful interactions are at the core of great learning experiences for children.

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  • "Meaningful interactions are at the core of great learning experiences for children.
  • And, now more than ever, children need our support, both in the classroom and at home," said Teachstone CEO and Co-Founder Bridget Hamre.
  • "Teachstone is thrilled to help families to discover new ways to strengthen their child's learning in the context of everyday moments and view themselves as an active teacher in their child's life."
  • Developed through years of research, the CLASS observation tool measures interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement.

Teachstone Partners with U.S. Army Child and Youth Services to Ensure High-Quality Early Childhood Care and Education for Military Families

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Research proves children in early childhood classrooms with high CLASS scores have better academic and social outcomes.

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  • Research proves children in early childhood classrooms with high CLASS scores have better academic and social outcomes.
  • Teachstone will also directly support military families to make the most of everyday moments at home with their children through its "CLASS at Home" program.
  • "The U.S. Army has long been the gold standard for high-quality early childhood care and education," said Teachstone Co-Founder and CEO Bridget Hamre.
  • The segment focused on how the high-quality, government-supported child care that supports military families could be scaled for civilians.

Teachstone Releases New Tools to Develop Children's Literacy Skills, Empower Families

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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The CLASS Literacy Support Kit and the Literacy At-Home Kit, designed for children in prekindergarten and kindergarten, are now available for purchase and shipping.

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  • The CLASS Literacy Support Kit and the Literacy At-Home Kit, designed for children in prekindergarten and kindergarten, are now available for purchase and shipping.
  • Matthew Marceron, President and CEO of Kaplan, added, "We're proud to partner with Teachstone to release a suite of tools that not only encourages intentional literacy experiences and simplify planning for educators but empowers families to engage in meaningful and playful literacy experiences at home."
  • The CLASS Literacy Support Kit includes educator guidance for planning read-alouds, supporting phonological awareness, and building alphabet knowledge and print awareness.
  • The Literacy At-Home Kit includes resources, like activities and games, for families to use at home to ensure consistency in the literacy journey.

Teachstone Unveils Evidence-Based Tools to Help Teachers Build Strong, Positive, Equitable Relationships with Children Who Need it Most

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Banking Time prioritizes brief yet intentional one-on-one interactions each week between individual teachers and children.

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  • Banking Time prioritizes brief yet intentional one-on-one interactions each week between individual teachers and children.
  • "We are excited to create products that advance the practice in a meaningful way for educators and children alike."
  • Build strong relationships between teachers and the children who need it most.
  • With an intentional focus on building positive relationships with research-proven strategies, both teachers and children experience positive outcomes.