February 27, 2026
By Penny Reinart, Chief Impact Officer, Footsteps2Brilliance Early literacy doesn’t begin in kindergarten — and it certainly doesn’t end when the dismissal bell rings. As educators, […]
October 1, 2025
Abigail was nonverbal until age four. Four long years of wondering what thoughts lived behind those beautiful, expressive eyes. When she finally began to speak, her words came slowly, deliberately, each one a small victory we celebrated.
January 31, 2025
Dear Educators, Partners, and Communities, In a world where the pace of change is accelerating, our shared commitment to innovation in education remains the cornerstone of […]
January 29, 2025
In a recent webinar conducted by Kathy Maximov, Chief Academic Officer of Footsteps2Brilliance, educators and administrators gathered to explore the intersection of the science of reading […]
January 28, 2025
What should literacy instruction look like in a preschool classroom? As high-stakes testing puts more pressure on teachers and students, the spotlight is shifting to evaluate […]
January 28, 2025
Children do not all start school with the same language and literacy skills. According to the Children’s Reading Foundation, 2 out of every 10 children enter […]
January 28, 2025
There is a literacy gap that exists before children even start kindergarten, and it’s a serious problem for educators. A collective impact model is the solution. […]
January 28, 2025
Games, especially video games, captivate kids like few other things can. But what if the motivation, engagement, and pure enjoyment games provide could be harnessed for […]
January 24, 2025
Meet Beatriz, a multilingual student in San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCSD). She and her family immigrated to California from Brazil in February 2023. She enjoys […]