BPS Early Learning

By maintaining a cost model created with @FundOurKids and designing a new funding formula, we have sustained small and unique classrooms in the Universal Pre-K program. Read more in this new blog! childrensfundingproject.org/update/increas… #UPK

Research-practice partnerships have been so important to the success of the #EarlyLearning Network’s studies! Our most recent blog highlights collaboration among network researchers and @BPSEarlyLearn educators. 🔗 bit.ly/4cDkN68 #IESfunded #EdResearch

Exciting News! Introducing "Great Starts" by @CityofBoston—a new platform designed just for families like yours! Discover a one-stop solution for all your childcare and education needs right here in Boston. #GreatStarts #ChildcareBoston #CityofBoston #BostonUPK #UPK #BPS

Early Childhood highlights from @MayorWu's State of the City speech: ✅Universal Pre-K expanded to 390 families ✅430 certifications funded for new early educators ✅Spring launch of a one-stop-shop platform to help families enroll in early education and childcare seats citywide

The UPK Year in Review for School Year 2022-2023 is here! This year was marked by significant advancements, characterized by our ongoing efforts to broaden accessibility and emphasize high-quality learning experiences. Translations available here: tinyurl.com/2jyz587f

Happy School Showcase day! Come by our table to say hi and learn more about UPK @BostonSchools

Thank you to all who attended the UPK Open House on Oct. 24! At the event, UPK families learned about the wide range of services and resources available to them through UPK and networked with the UPK community. Shoutout to Spinelli’s for a delicious dinner! #BostonUPK

Boston UPK is setting the stage for early childhood programs and setting up Boston’s youngest learners for lifelong success. Read the #HuffPost article: Boston May Have Cracked The Code On Universal Pre-K tinyurl.com/2sckc53s #BostonUPK

If you’re a Boston Universal Pre-K family interested in enrolling your child in a Universal Pre-K seat, learn more here: bostonpublicschools.org/upk

This morning we wrapped up the Boston leg of the #ELTour2023 w/ a site visit of @BPSQuincyElem to observe/learn about their preschool inclusion classrooms & English as a second language supports. Thank you @BostonSchools @BPSEarlyLearn for hosting us this week! #EarlyLearningTour

(3/3) Attendees also had the opportunity to join interactive breakout sessions on a variety of topics including: Mixed Delivery Partnerships and Expansion to Include Family Child Care, Supporting DLLs and Dual Immersion Programs, and more.

(2/3) Panelists consisted of Early Learning experts from the Boston area moderated by Marie Enochty, Program Manager at @BostonSchools @BPSEarlyLearn.

(1/3) Following site visits, the #ELTour2023 attendees heard a panel discussion this afternoon on "Building and Maintaining High-Quality UPK Programs in a Mixed-Delivery System - A Focus on Boston" at the @BostonSchools & @BPSEarlyLearn Central Office.

Today we're in Boston visiting two community-based #EarlyLearningPrograms at @MissionGrammar & @BGCDorchester. The visits gave attendees the opportunity to observe UPK programs & learn about strong mixed-delivery partnerships w/ @BostonSchools @BPSEarlyLearn. #ELTour2023

Boston Universal Pre-K is expanding so that all 3 & 4 year-olds have access to high quality care. Providers: we want to partner with you. If you're a community-based organization or a family childcare provider interested in UPK funding, apply here: boston.gov/universal-pre-k

Check out this timeline highlighting the History of Pre-K in Boston: tinyurl.com/y2vx2xwa For translated versions of this timeline, please visit: tinyurl.com/3x7rfrbd #BostonUPK #hoorayforprek

With outdated teaching methods plaguing Massachusetts reading proficiency, #BostonPublicSchools is making a dramatic shift toward Equitable Literacy, aiming to eliminate discredited reading strategies. Read the #BostonGlobe article here to learn more: tinyurl.com/2d4az4ce

Unlike most Pre-K programs, @BPSEarlyLearn: -uses evidence-based curricula -pays teachers w parity -coaches teachers on curricula, not just general best practices -aligns K-2 w Pre-K -doesn't use assessments that waste time/$ -bakes research into decisions huffpost.com/entry/boston-f…

Our pumpkin plant has flowered. We have both male & female flowers! The 2nd graders @HInclusion @bostonschools have been checking the life cycle daily! Yay to our #Fo2 curriculum from @BPSEarlyLearn for encouraging us to explore plants & pollinators.

Thank you @MayorWu for celebrating student proposals in the Our Boston Project as they learn about the engineer design process in K2!