BEE LEARNING CENTER OPENS IN NEWTOWN COMMUNITY
By C.S. Howard
Bridges to Educational Excellence Center, Inc. opened its doors on October 29th, offering free services to students in kindergarten through third grade. BEE Learning Center, as it is known, is an after-school program that provides essential support in homework, math, and reading for K-3 grade students.
BEE’s founder and CEO, Jacquelyn Paulk, has developed a cohesive and integrated learning process for the community’s academically disadvantaged students. Its curriculum aligns with state and national standards and consists of practices that have been vetted through rigorous research and experiences, which is evidenced-based. It defines what students should understand, know and be able to do in reading and math at the conclusion of each grade level. BEE Learning Center provides the basis for effective instruction and provides assessments to determine the extent to which learning is achieved. It further provides special programs implemented to ensure that the needs of all students are met. This new program will once again be a resource for the community, building on the successful concepts Mrs. Paulk has developed over the years to empower hundreds of children.
BEE offers programs serving children and families, and engages families, schools and the community in educational partnerships. Tutoring programs include reading, math and homework assistance. Students also enjoy a nutritious snack in the afternoon, helping to keep them focused and energized for tutoring and homework assistance.
The Center is housed in the former SOAR Learning Center building located a t 2731 North Links Avenue in the heart of the Newtown community. The 3,000 square foot building complete with four classrooms, a multipurpose room, kitchen and reception area was constructed completely with private funds and designed specifically in 2019 to house the SOAR Learning Center, also founded by Mrs. Paulk. The Center opened its doors to students in collaboration with Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church.
Registration is now open. For additional information or to register Center.com, or call the Center at 941-359-6713.
Next week, learn more about services offered, your child, contact the program director, Eula T. Bacon, via email at EulaB@BEELearning- its founder and program director.
