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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 @IndivisibleCTAs: #SOTU: The #ChildTaxCredit has helped more than 36 million families afford groceries, pay their bills, and make ends m… 2 months ago
- RT @blueridgegurl: "Federal child care funding is starting to feel a bit like Lucy and the football — and we’re all Charlie Brown." Another… 2 months ago
- Yes! Thank you Sen. @Willcsmithjr & Del. @LCharkoudian for supporting the Time To Care Act. Paid leave will make it… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 months ago
- Yes! Thank you Del. @davidmoon2014 & Del. @JheanelleW for supporting the Time To Care Act. Paid leave will make it… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 months ago
- RT @makisnack: Our #childcare system IS the workforce, and we can’t get anywhere until these workers are paid the wages they deserve. Cente… 3 months ago
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