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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · 23d

Check out the latest from EdSource on Multitudes in California! edsource.org/2025/dyslexi...

Can early screening help more California kids learn to read? Teachers are finding out

The screenings give teachers and parents early indications of areas that can help children learn to read and could point to a need for further evaluation.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 12

..."Multitudes was chosen for its scientifically validated data, comprehensive customer support, and availability of in-person professional development topics."

We're thrilled to be learning with and from the students and educators in Tracy, and across California!

#multitudesincalifornia (2/2)🧵

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 12

Primary Charter School, in Tracy, California participated in beta testing of Multitudes, which led them to choose our platform as their universal screening tool in the coming school year. Vice Principal Heather Campbell shared what made the difference...(1/2) 🧵

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on August 11, 2025. May be a graphic of 1 person, standing, magazine and text that says '" The Multitudes team demonstrated exceptional knowledge, patience, and expertise in guiding our successful trial. The insights instilled confidence in our decision to implement Multitudes in the 2025-2026 year! HEATHER CAMPBELL Vice Principal Primary Charter School Tracy, CA UCSF Mültitudéś'.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 7

...And “hello again” to an original Year One research site right here in San Francisco: the New School!

More and more districts are choosing our neuroscience-based universal screening tool made for and with California students, in community with educators committed to supporting all learners.🧵

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 7

Multitudes continues to engage with new schools and districts across California!

This week we recognize new partners from Imperial to Siskiyou counties:

Welcome Watts Learning Center, in inner city Los Angeles, and new friends at Lake County International Charter, in rural northern California! 🧵

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 4

...They answer initial inquiries, assist with the signup process, schedule trainings, facilitate rostering— and will be standing by to assist screener users with technical support throughout the screening window this coming year!

We're excited to begin!

#universalscreening #backtoschool (2/2)🧵

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our talented School Success Team leads are getting ready for school year 2025-2026, how about you?

The Multitudes SST helps schools and districts navigate selection and implementation of the Multitudes universal screening platform...(1/2)🧵

#multitudesincalifornia #literacyforall #readingmatters

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jul 10

Multitudes is continuing to welcome schools and districts! This week we’d like to highlight the unique charter schools in rural and urban communities choosing Multitudes to serve their students! Welcome Pivot Charter Schools from Riverside, San Diego, Butte, and Sonoma. We love learning about you!

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jul 8

Last week our team at the CABE conference, in Las Vegas heard from national leaders in multilingual education, including Former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director @ U.S. Department of Education Montserrat Garibay, who ended her opening address with this perfect takeaway.

We love this message!

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on July 02, 2025. May be a graphic of animals in capes and text that says '" BILITERACY IS A SUPERPOWER! -Montserrat Garibay Former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director Office of English Language Acquisition US. Department of Education'.

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jul 3

...Each color represents a different category of disability: physical (red), cognitive and intellectual (yellow), invisible and undiagnosed (white), emotional and psychiatric (blue), and sensory (green). The charcoal background symbolizes mourning and rage for victims of violence, neglect, and abuse

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jul 3

...The Disability Pride flag is designed by Ann McGill, for inclusivity. The diagonal stripes represent intercommunal solidarity in cutting across barriers. The six standard international flag colors signify that the disability community is wide-reaching...(2/3)🧵

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jul 3

July is Disability Pride Month it coincides with the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) on July 26th 1990. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of disabled people, raise awareness about disability issues and honor the diversity of people with disabilities

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on July 01, 2025.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on July 01, 2025. May be a graphic of poster and text that says 'The faded charcoal background of the flag symbolizes mourning and rage for victims of violence, neglect and abuse. (red) Representing physical disabilitiies (yellow)Representing cognitive and intellectual disabilities (white)Representing invisible and undiagnosed disabilities (blue) Representing emotional and psychiatric disabilities (green) Representing sensory disabiliites Multitudes'.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 30

...Thank you to the Multitudes School Success team for top drawer customer service and support.

If your school or district is interested in adopting Multitudes, please contact us through our website we look forward to meeting you!

#universalscreening #multitudesincalifornia #dyslexiaawareness
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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 30

This week, we are excited to welcome new partners from Plumas County, home of the Plumas Unified School District, serving students across 2600 miles!

We are in the final days of the universal screener selection period, and decisions are still coming in every day!
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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 24

We would also like to thank everyone at Gallery190 for hosting the exhibit!
Please check out the exhibit if you are nearby, or show these young artists some love right here!❤️

#communityoutreach #ucsfdyslexiacenter #multitudesincalifornia #brainhealth
#studentart #sanfranciscoyouth (3/3)🧵

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 24

Cloie in 8th grade and many other students were inspired by “What does your brain love?”

We would like to say a big thank you to Andrea Hartsough for curating this wonderful collection and for building our relationship with Mission Dolores Academy and Booker T. Washington Community Service Center.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 24

Another great brain from the My Wonderful Brain exhibit!
Make sure you stop by before Friday June 27th!
The exhibit showcases the artistic talents of students from San Francisco’s Mission Dolores Academy and Booker T. Washington Community Service Center...(1/3)🧵

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on June 24, 2025. May be an illustration of text that says 'My Wonderful Brain Cloie, 8th 8th grade'.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on June 24, 2025. May be a graphic of poster, magazine and text that says 'My Wonderful Brain An Exhibit Closes June 27, 2025 Gallery190 UCSF Memory and Aging Center 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190 San Francisco, California open weekdays 9am to 5pm'.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on June 24, 2025. May be an image of 1 person, magazine, poster and text that says 'Curator Andrea Hartsough Brought to you by the UCSF Dyslexia Center Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Program in collaboration with two community partner organizations, this youth art exhibition features artwork created by students from Mission Dolores Academy and Booker T. Washington Community Service Center. The show, "My Wonderful ful Brain," a joyous celebration of neurodivergence and creativity. UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences Memory and Aging Center'.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 20

...She works closely with our product and training teams to ensure our tools meet the needs of schools and to build connections that foster engagement and drive impact across California!

#BridgingScienceAndEducation #literacyforall #MultitudesinCalifornia #SchoolSuccessTeam #ImplementationAnalyst

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 20

Welcome back to Meet our School Success Team! This week meet Meredith!

Meredith began her journey at Multitudes in research and now leads our School Success Team. With a background spanning public health and education, she’s committed to advancing health equity and supporting thriving communities.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 17

This week we are thrilled to welcome new partners from Modoc and Imperial counties! Multitudes is also in large districts like Elk Grove, Fremont, Cajon Valley and Temecula!

It’s not too late to begin the selection process. Contact us on our website. Our School Success Team leads are standing by!

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 16

Another great brain from “My Wonderful Brain” art exhibit running through June 27th.

Student artists were invited to share, paint, and collage "What their brain loves!"

Please check out the exhibit if you are nearby, or show these young artists some love right here!

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on May 30, 2025. May be an image of text that says 'My Wonderful Brain Leah, 7th grade'.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on May 30, 2025. May be a graphic of book, poster, magazine and text that says 'My Wonderful Brain An Exhibit Closes June 27, 2025 Gallery190 UCSF Memory and Aging Center 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Suite 190 San Francisco, California open weekdays 9am to 5pm'.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on May 30, 2025. May be an image of 1 person, magazine, necklace, poster and text that says Curator Andrea Hartsough Brought to you by the UCSF Dyslexia Center Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Program in collaboration with two community partner organizations, this youth art exhibition features artwork created by students from Mission Dolores Academy and Booker T. Washington Community Service Center. The show, "My Wonderf Brain," joyous celebration of neurodivergence and creativity. UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences Memory and Aging Center'.

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 13

across California with Multitudes. She supports LEAs from adoption to implementation, providing resources answering questions and ensuring a smooth transition. Her interest in research is driven by her goal to work in healthcare. She's passionate about projects designed to serve diverse communities

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 13

Welcome back to Meet our School Success Team! This week meet Lilian!
Lilian joined Multitudes in 2024 as a research assistant on our Central Coast team gathering data in elementary schools. Today she is an Account Manager on our School Success Team where she plays a key role in connecting schools...

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on May 30, 2025. May be a graphic of 7 people, poster, magazine and text that says 'Meet our School Success Team Leads!'.

Photo by UCSF Multitudes on May 30, 2025. May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'Lilian Account Manager Lead'.

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UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 12

and our very own Multitudes Advisory Council. We are so grateful for her expertise, insights, and enthusiastic advocacy for California kids! We're all in this together!

#multilinguallearning #governornewsom #multitudesincalifornia #gavinnewsom #universalscreening #dyslexiaawareness #readingmatters

UCSF Multitudes @ucsfmultitudes.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our friend Mary Jane Burke has unlocked the Multitudes top fan badge, always helping us share our good news with you!

Mary Jane served as the elected Marin County Superintendent of Schools for 28 years, and now sits on the executive committees of WestEd and EdSource...(1/2)

Photo by UCSF Multitudes in California with an image of 1 person and text that says 'A partnership with Multitudes means access to an iterative screener based on the latest neuroscience research for a diverse California population. It's good for kids, and good for teachers! We owe the governor our thanks for his laser focus on reading it's personal to him! Mary Jane Burke Marin County Superintendent 1995-2023 Multitudes Advisory Council Multitudes'.

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