Marymount University’s Early Learning Academy earns recognition as Certified Schoolyard Habitat

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized Marymount University’s Early Learning Academy (ELA) for successfully creating a Certified Schoolyard Habitat, demonstrating the University’s commitment to environmental stewardship and hands-on learning.  With this designation through the NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program, Marymount joins over 11,000 schools nationwide that have transformed their grounds into thriving wildlife habitats that provide essential elements all wildlife need — natural food sources, clean water, cover and places to raise their young. The […]

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Early Learning Academy creating new STEAM Lab with support from Arlington County grant

Early Learning Academy creating new STEAM Lab with support from Arlington County grant

Marymount University’s Early Learning Academy (ELA) is enhancing its innovative approach to early childhood education through the development of a new STEAM Lab and outdoor STEAM learning area, made possible by a $75,000 Child Care Capacity Building & Quality Improvement Grant awarded by the Arlington County Board and additional donor funding from Marymount trustee J. […]

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Marymount to honor Dr. Lisa Turissini with 2026 Faculty Halo Award

Marymount to honor Dr. Lisa Turissini with 2026 Faculty Halo Award

Marymount University has announced Dr. Lisa Turissini, Professor of Education and former Director of the School of Education, as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Halo Award, one of the institution’s highest honors. She will be formally recognized at Marymount’s 75th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 17 from 5:30-6 pm in the Ballston Center Auditorium, […]

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Marymount hosts grand opening event for Early Learning Academy

Marymount hosts grand opening event for Early Learning Academy

  Last week, Marymount University celebrated the grand opening of its Early Learning Academy through a ribbon-cutting event attended by Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera, Marymount Board of Trustees Chair Peter Converse, University administrators and staff, families and officials such as Virginia Senator Barbara Favola and Arlington County Board Member Matt de Ferranti. […]

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Marymount’s Early Learning Academy nears completion, Fall 2023 opening

Marymount’s Early Learning Academy nears completion, Fall 2023 opening

  Designed to fill a critical and deepening local workforce need as professionals with young children return to the office, Marymount University’s new Early Learning Academy is nearing its Fall 2023 launch date as staff prepare to offer an exceptional early childhood learning experience. A year-round, full-day program for preschoolers of ages 2.5-5, the Early […]

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