Dr. Mom. I tweet about education policy, child care, adoption/foster care, politics, books, academia, and my kids. She/Her. Opinions my own.
Arlington, TX
Joined October 2013
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The TX Legislature is close to making an historic $100 million investment in child care — and 127 TX groups are urging them to get the funding over the finish line! #txlege ctt.ec/U5Zk1+
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This is the most stressful debate I’ve ever watched and my parent was a nominee against Obama. #DebateNight
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Excited that @putkids1st is hiring a Senior Policy Associate for Early Learning! This person will work closely with me in advocating that all Texas children have access to the quality early education they deserve.
Please share or apply! #txlege #txed
apply.workable.com/texans-ca…
Last day of PreK for my #1 dude. Thank you @ArlingtonISD @Butler_Elem @PrincipalDad for a year of learning, playing, and growing. 🏫 🍎 💯
Infants, toddlers & families should have what they need to thrive. The US House passed a bill expanding and enhancing the Child Tax Credit (CTC) which supports family economic security. Now we need the Senate to pass it too. Click here to help: p2a.co/UWlC2TX
"There are no financial incentives for programs to be open during nontraditional hours. The sector needs support from other industries that are reliant upon those hours, and the alliance encourages them to advocate alongside early educators for solutions to those gaps."
24/7 Tarrant County child care options are limited. How can working parents get access? star-telegram.com/news/local…
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Report: Less than 25% of Tarrant County child care centers accept kids with disabilities star-telegram.com/news/local…
Empty seats soon to be filled with @FWISD_EC staff! Excited to learn alongside amazing early educators today. 💡
Following up:
I bought a diploma frame and hung it empty over my desk to remind myself that #ABDisNOTadegree. #finalstretch @AcademicChatter @thephdstory @CouragePhD @smusimmons
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Join us for the 2024 Equity Summit on Feb 22, 10-12 pm CT, hosted by CHILDREN AT RISK! Don't miss our incredible speakers. More to come! Register now at weblink.donorperfect.com/202….
Extra #thankful🦃 this week for tireless Texas education advocates, elected officials who have integrity and conviction (yes, they exist), and reporting that infuses the political system with accountability & transparency. Congrats to all who consider this session a win. #txlege
Great overview of what happened at the TX Capitol yesterday that derailed yet another push for school vouchers in Texas via @brianlopeztx and @zachdespart texastribune.org/2023/11/16/…
Bethany B. Edwards, Ph.D. retweeted
We asked every member of Congress about child care policy.
Only 5 Republicans answered.
19thnews.org/2023/11/congres… via @19thnews’ @ChabeliC_
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Tuesday is election day! Check out our blog to learn more about how Prop 2 will support Texas kids and families: bit.ly/3Q02zkD. #TXlege
A truly amazing conference! Thanks to @texasaeyc and @codysummerville for all the professional learning, colleague networking, and family fun! @KalahariMeeting, we’ll be back!
Thank you to early childhood champions @jamestalarico @DonnaHowardTX for joining @texasaeyc in discussing the opportunities ahead for the tiniest Texans!
I got a new title yesterday! Sincere thanks to everyone who joined in person and online as I defended my dissertation. #DrMom @Momademia – at Dallas, TX
It’s time to vote, y’all! – at Arlington, TX
In-person early voting in Texas runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3.
Learn more about each constitutional amendment on the ballot and requirements to vote: bit.ly/3Qbd19f