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Gabrielle Howard

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Early Childhood Learning Happens Everywhere—Not Just in the Classroom

Why Early Childhood Learning Happens Everywhere Early childhood learning happens everywhere, making it important for parents to foster environments for their children to crave knowledge, especially outside of the classroom. According to Psychology Today, “From birth right into old age, the brain develops when we interact with the world, when we engage in activities we […]

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Simple Literacy Practices That Shape Lifelong Learners

  Literacy matters in the classroom but starts at home. Data shows that just 43% of elementary students in Guilford County Schools are proficient in reading, highlighting opportunities for intervention at the earliest stages of a young child’s life. By building strong literacy habits outside of its classroom, families can play a powerful role in

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Helping Families Build Stability Over Time

Stability is a crucial foundation for any family, yet for many low‑income households, achieving it is far from immediate. According to the Economic Policy Institute, a family of four in 2025 struggles to avoid poverty and housing insecurity with an annual income below $64,300. Rising food and housing costs only deepen the challenge, leaving many

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From Head Start to College Graduate: April Lewis’ Inspiring Success Story

“Your child’s circumstances don’t define their limits. You’re planting seeds. I’m proof that they bloom — even years later,” April says of her journey. This month, 20 years after graduating high school, April Lewis walked across the stage as a college graduate to receive her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science—an incredible milestone, but not the

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FSC Job Fair Sparks Confidence, Connections with Employers

On Friday March 14, the Family Success Center at GenerationEd held a career fair for professional development and career exposure. The event brought together a powerhouse lineup of employers including FedEx, Wright, StepUp Greensboro, Caring Hands Home Health, Inc., Guilford County Schools, Thomas Built Buses, and My Pharmacy giving attendees valuable job and networking opportunities. The event

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