First 10 Network

In this video, district leaders reflect on First 10. #First10 partnerships—schools, preK, community agencies, families, Head Start, & child care —are working to ensure all children learn and thrive. #EdChat #Education #SuptChat youtu.be/a4mP0pF7xqM

In a new First 10 blog post, we discuss the importance of continuous improvement for #EarlyEd and offer tips for finding time to embed continuous improvement practices into existing work routines. Check it out at: first10.org/continuous-imp… #Data #Education @jacobsondl

Since First 10 began in 2021, we have worked with communities in 6 states to bring together school districts, elementary schools, early childhood programs & community agencies to build coherent systems of support for young children & their families: first10.org/about/first-10…

We love seeing creative Play & Learns! First 10 Falkville in Alabama had the perfect weather to enjoy Popsicles in the Park. Children attending the Play & Learn received a copy of The Hungry Caterpillar and families enjoyed creating a fun butterfly craft together. #EarlyEd #PreK

@jacobsondl will be speaking today at the #RuralSummit26 (go.edc.org/RuralSummit26) in Buffalo, NY. We’re excited to highlight First 10’s work to improve young children's school readiness and success in #rural communities in AL, ME, MI & PA. #EarlyChildhood #PreK @EDCtweets

In March, First 10 Covenant Academy of Mobile (CAM) in Alabama brought together pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade educators for a professional development event focused on high-quality read alouds. @jacobsondl #earlyed #literacy

The First 10 approach to connecting schools, districts, #EarlyEd programs & community organizations has been adapted in communities of all sizes & densities. Excited to highlight First 10 work in #rural communities in AL, ME, MI & PA at #RuralSummit26 in Buffalo, NY. @jacobsondl

If you're interested in First 10's #EarlyEd work, sign up for our newsletter: first10.org/newsletters/! The newsletter is sent every few months, capturing news and resources, highlighting work from across our First 10 Communities, and sharing upcoming and recent presentations.

Curious about First 10 and our work in #EarlyEd? Watch this short video! youtu.be/SdOlh3zt0uE

Family-school partnerships are critical for children’s learning and development. Read our First 10 Blog more about how to build two-way communication and family leadership: first10.org/developing-two… @EDCtweets

In January, we welcomed our newest First 10 community: George Hall Elementary School in Alabama! Learn more about our growing work in Alabama in our First 10 blog: first10.org/edc-and-alabam… @EDCtweets

Social emotional learning (SEL) is critical for children’s learning and development. Read our First 10 blog to learn more about ways SEL can be integrated throughout the school day first10.org/weaving-social… @EDCtweets

The 2025-2026 school year has been a great one so far for our First 10 communities. Check out our latest First 10 newsletter to learn more about our communities! mailchi.mp/edc/jan-2026-f… @EDCtweets

@edctweets First 10 Team visits different Partnership communities throughout the school year. In December, we visited the York City School District. The visit included an event hosted for incoming kindergarteners and their families.

Each month First 10 communities come together for Network Meetings. Our January meeting spotlighted successful practices from across the network. Read about some of our veteran communities in Maine in our First 10 blog first10.org/first-10-acros… @EDCtweets

New legislation in New Jersey establishes a task force to dig into the root causes of student absenteeism. 🏫🔎📋 Check this out via @Chalkbeat Newark 👉 chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/01…

@EDCtweets 's First 10 Team visits different Partnerships each school year. In October, we visited the Atmore, AL team. The visit focused on deepening community partnerships and included a tour of the new campus library that was completed this summer. @jacobsondl

November is #familyengagement month! Building partnerships with families is a key part of the work done by First 10 Partnerships. Read more about building two-way communication and developing family leadership in our latest blog: first10.org/developing-two… @EDCtweets @jacobsondl

@EDCtweets's First 10 Team visits different communities each school year. In October, we visited some of our communities in AL. The Hartford community visit included a Joint Professional Learning Session on @EarlyMathEDC math games. @jacobsondl

Many First 10 teams create lists of high quality books for young children across their communities to support kindergarten readiness. Check out this great book display from one of our Maine First 10 Partnerships! @EDCtweets @jacobsondl

@EDCtweets Young Mathematicians and First 10 initatives work together to support early math with children and families in the School District of the City of York. Read more about the impact of this joint project in our First 10 Blog: first10.org/early-math-lea… @jacobsondl