THE CHALLENGE The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art school for children ages one to five located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk. The innovative, mixed-income model focuses on the elements of high quality that prepare all children for success academically and socially. The achievement, reading and learning gaps begin in the early years […]
When you spend time on our nature playground, you quickly realize that it is truly an outdoor classroom. There are science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math activities happening all around. Every child is discovering, exploring, talking, playing and having fun! There is learning going on everywhere! The gardening station is filled with soil and […]
Congratulations to Our 2021 Graduates!
Dear Friends, We wanted make sure you saw the Good Morning America story about women dropping out of the workforce. It features an economist talking about the dire need to address this demand and Virginia’s own Kim Hulcher with the Virginia Child Care Association (VCCA) speaking eloquently about the struggles of working parents, early educators and programs. Without early […]
Plant. Grow. Give them the opportunities to explore the world around them. If you notice they have an interest in building, put plenty of soft and hard blocks or Legos around to build. If they… Talk. Read. Let them hear as many words a day as you can. Talk about things around you (stop signs, […]
Exploring Objects and Expressing Empathy Have you visited our school’s Art Gallery? When you walk down TowneBank Street, you will see our children’s amazing work on the walls and in the Kiva. The Kiva means gathering place and, prior to the pandemic, we would have visitors spend lots of time admiring the works of art. […]
Let’s Celebrate the Achievements of African Americans in Virginia & the United States This month we honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in Virginia and our country. It is important that we explore and read books that help children understand diversity and equality. Take time to sit down and talk with your child […]
Dear Friends, Every time I walk into The New E3 School or talk with directors and teachers of programs across the state, I am reminded of why I became an advocate for education. Both of my boys attended high-quality early education programs and it set them up for success academically and socially. They were fortunate […]
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP): A Tool for Teachers in the Classroom Emily tells us all about how she uses the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program(VKRP) as a tool in the classroom.
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP): A Tool for Teachers in the Classroom Listen to a teacher & co-director talk about how she uses the VKRP.
