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About Me
Hi, I'm Stephanie Schaefer. I am an early childhood educator and child policy wonk. I teach preschool and work on research and advocacy projects as an independent consultant. I also serve as the Program Coordinator for the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children, supporting over 3,000 early childhood educators in Maryland. And I conduct trainings for early childhood educators, helping them meet their professional development needs.
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Recent Posts
- Education Reform in Maryland: Early Childhood Education Advocacy and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
- MDAEYC Week of the Young Child – Family Fun on April 30th in Wheaton Regional Park
- MDAEYC MoCo Park Fest on April 10 – Come Out and Play!
- Five Facts about Young Children in Montgomery County, Maryland
- Week of the Young Child Family Fun in the Park Fest to be held April 19th
On Twitter
- RT @DCEducare: #EarlyChildhood learning is a priority for all #DC parents, including #frontlineworkers. Schools CANNOT re-open until ALL ed… 5 days ago
- RT @leahruppanner: Here is what our COVID-19 research has found so far (thread): 1. Mothers are cutting back or dropping out of employment… 1 week ago
- RT @mboteach: @KateDavidson It’s beyond comprehension. What does it say that we don’t consider child care workers early educators? What doe… 1 week ago
- RT @mboteach: Memo to DC: Child care is education Education is child care This is a slap in the face to all the providers - disproporti… 1 week ago
- RT @ShanaBartley: This is a huge misstep. Child care providers must be included in the next round since many have remained opened to serve… 1 week ago
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