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Summer Ready, Set, GROW Newsletter

One of GrowSmart’s foundational beliefs is that children begin learning at birth and are learning in every environment: at home, at school/child care, and in the community. Research has shown that…

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2024 Read Across America Day

This year, we have chosen "Change Sings: A Childen's Anthem" by acclaimed Harvard University cum laude graduate and award-winning writer, Amanda Gorman, as the featured book for Read Across…

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Child Development Courses Offered at the HIVE

Register today for the Career Studies Certificate Program through TCC.Virginia Beach GrowSmart is partnering with Tidewater Community College and The HIVE to offer courses for…

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Gift of Reading Donation Drive

The Virginia Beach GrowSmart Foundation is kicking off the “Gift of Reading Donation Drive” to benefit First Grade READS. Our goal is to inspire a love of reading and provide books to first…

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Square One Fall Training Series

Professional preparation and ongoing professional courses for the early childhood education workforce is essential to providing high-quality services to children and families. At Square One, we…