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Looking for Preschool?

Because A Stepping Stone Foundation has been waiting to hire the best preschool assistant possible, we have been holding five more four-year-old slots at our Westwood Elementary teaching site.  We hired a lovely new assistant just before the holidays and now have room for five more children and their families. If you have a four-year-old…Continued

May the Peace of the Season Be With You

How do you know we make a difference? In addition to our proven impact of school success, English language acquisition, and parent education, many of you have helped family emergencies as well.  Sometimes you have donated gently used furniture, household goods or clothing after a house fire or other circumstances.  I offer you the story…Continued

ASBA Insurance Trust Helps our Kids and Families

New Spin on Charitable Support   PHOENIX, AZ (December 18, 2014)   What does it take to think out of the box? Ask Sydney Gould from Arizona School Boards Association Insurance Trust (ASBAIT).   Sydney decided instead of purchasing expensive giveaways for the company’s booth at the Arizona School Boards Association annual conference at the Biltmore…Continued

First Things First and Holiday Gifting

Thanks to Susana Ibarra Johnson, Parent Awareness and Community Outreach Coordinator from First Things First Phoenix  North and Phoenix South Councils for the following post.   Holidays Offer Opportunities to Expand Young Kids’ Learning   It seems like everywhere we look, we’re bombarded with ads heralding the latest learning toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. These toys promise…Continued

Please Watch!

Thank you to Exchange Everyday, a daily e-letter that often brings great new information. Check this great You-Tube presentation about saving brains–espeically in those all important early years.  CLICK HERE.  This information was from [email protected]: The World Forum National Representative from England, Laura Henry, shared a video, “Saving Brains: A Grand Challenge,” developed by Grand Challenges Canada…Continued

Gabriella Reyes- Intern

My name is Gabriella Reyes and I am a former Stepping Stone preschooler. My first glimpse of school and the education sector started in 1994 when I was in Mrs. Milks’ class. I remember loving class, especially when we had an art project. One day Mrs. Milks approaches me and compliments the tree painting I…Continued

Our Newest Expansion

On August 25th, in cooperation with Miami Unified School District and First Things First-Gila Council, and funded by Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, A Stepping Stone Foundation opened an expansion preschool and family literacy program in Miami, Arizona.  Please enjoy this excerpt from Superintendent of Miami Unified School District about our expansion written just yesterday:…Continued