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

Silver Spring, MD / DC area
Joined September 2010
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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: warren.senate.gov/oversight/…
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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
URGENT. Please sign this petition in advance of tomorrow’s @mocoboe meeting docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… It’s for our kids. Retweet. Share.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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
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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.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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: earlymath.erikson.edu/3-math…
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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.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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 childrensmentalhealthmatters… #CMHAW #Maryland #MentalHealthMatters"
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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 buff.ly/3mmQewd Survey in Spanish buff.ly/3VdW67V
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
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.
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
Check out this wonderful arts series! #MOYC23
Month of the Young Child continues this week with "Bye Bye Blues" from musician, storyteller & teaching artist Vesper Osborne! Join us to explore steady beat, pitch, and melody while empowering self-expression and awareness! Learn more register: artsforlearningmd.org/moyc/
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
Majority Leader @Senatornjk sits beneath tote board showing final passage of SB 350. Both Sen King & her bill are game-changers for young children, families & child care! #MDGA2023 @MDSenate @MDPolitics @MDFamilyNetwork
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
#maryland #ece educators & program leaders met with Helen in @SenatorCardin ‘s office. We appreciate the Senator’s longtime support for critical investments in #childcare. #naeycPPF #solvechildcare
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
#Maryland @mdaeyc1 advocates enjoyed speaking with Daniel in Rep @Call_Me_Dutch Ruppersberger’s office. We appreciate the Congressman’s longtime support for investments in #childcare and #ece. #naeycPPF #solvechildcare
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
.@mdaeyc1 educators and advocates were glad to talk with Sarah in Sen @ChrisVanHollen ‘s office today about #childcare. We appreciate the Senator’s longtime support for investments in #childcare and #ece. #naeycPPF #solvechildcare
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#Childcare workers are essential for providing #care to our nation's children yet are underpaid and undervalued. They deserve respect and fair compensation. #carecantwait
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Stephanie Schaefer retweeted
NAEYC educators at @maineaeyc and VTAEYC are among the hundreds of advocates on the Hill today. You can be part of this powerful action too! Contact your members of Congress today: naeyc.org/solve-childcare #solvechildcare #naeycppf #carecantwait
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