Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) has announced the launch of a new 2-Gen pilot program at Ettrick Elementary. Developed by Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Center for Teacher Leadership, the initiative is supported by a $30,000 grant from Google and the Chesterfield Education Foundation. The program aims to enhance family engagement.
According to CCPS, the 2-Gen initiative at Ettrick Elementary provides adult education for kindergarten parents with the goal of improving economic stability, civic engagement, and self-sufficiency. Participants receive individualized education plans and attend monthly seminars on practical skills such as financial literacy, career growth, and overall well-being. Kindergarten students participate in quarterly workshops alongside their parents, teachers, and career coaches to promote learning and collaboration across generations.
On October 6th, school and community partners launched the 2-Gen pilot program with remarks from CCPS Superintendent Dr. John Murray, VCU’s Dr. Kim McKnight, and Chesterfield Education Foundation’s Laura Hite. The kickoff event highlighted two participating mothers and their career coaches who will guide them through the program.
Ettrick Elementary has been educating students since the 1920s and reopened in August 2021 in a new building that spans 95,990 square feet on its 14.5-acre campus. The construction was completed on time and under budget for $33.76 million. Serving approximately 550 pre-K through fifth-grade students from diverse communities, the school benefits from resources provided by Virginia State University, including consultants, tutors, and student teachers.
CCPS serves over 64,000 students across 67 schools with a $1 billion budget and full accreditation. The district reports a 91% on-time graduation rate with roughly 4,700 graduates annually who receive millions in scholarship awards. It includes seven National Blue Ribbon Schools among other accolades. Governed by a five-member School Board, CCPS follows the strategic plan “Imagine Beyond Tomorrow” to promote lifelong learning, personal growth, and college- and career-ready graduates.
