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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<\/a>, 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. The occasion marked a significant milestone for the institution as it unveiled a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the educational needs of young children.<\/p>\n

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Launched in Fall 2023<\/a>, the Early Learning Academy aims to address the growing demand for quality early childhood education while providing a nurturing environment for children\u2019s development. Preschoolers are exposed to learning through imagination, creativity and individualized opportunities and interventions while allowing the next generation of educators to observe, apply and research best practices in early childhood education.<\/p>\n

Forty-seven students are currently enrolled in the Academy\u2019s first-ever class, and more students will join in April.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Early Learning Academy infuses all the available campus resources of a nationally ranked university into supporting young minds,\u201d said Dr. Irma Becerra<\/a>, President of Marymount University. \u201cWith our lab school model, children can explore literacy and language, STEM, the arts, music, movement, nature and more in a safe and caring environment that fosters cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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President Becerra also expressed excitement about the Academy\u2019s integration into the overall University community, highlighting Marymount\u2019s commitment to providing an exceptional early childhood learning curriculum and the importance of play-based education in fostering holistic development.<\/p>\n

Secretary Guidera echoed those sentiments, stressing the significance of laying a strong foundation for children\u2019s education during their formative years so they are kindergarten-ready and prepared for a thriving future.<\/p>\n

The grand opening event also featured a facility tour, allowing attendees to witness the cutting-edge learning environment designed to stimulate children\u2019s curiosity and creativity. Learn more<\/a> about the Early Learning Academy, the application process and its faculty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  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. […]<\/p>\n

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