All students deserve an all-star education
ACES is an innovative out-of-school-time program that brings math and social-emotional learning to life for Minnesota students. Our hands-on curriculum, individual mentorship, and once-in-a-lifetime field trip opportunities help students develop crucial academic and life skills – all through the exciting lens of sports. In partnership with Minnesota’s professional and collegiate sports teams, ACES is tackling the academic opportunity gap and preparing young learners to succeed in school, career, and community.
Tackling the academic opportunity gap
Minnesota youth face some of the most severe education disparities in the nation, with our state ranking at the bottom for in the education system. A range of factors contribute to these disparities – including school funding and deeply rooted income, healthcare, and housing inequality. But we know that when given the opportunity and support they deserve, all youth have limitless promise and potential. ACES is working to unlock that promise and potential one student, one school, and one community at a time.
What’s new at ACES
Step up to the plate
ACES has a proven track record of success developing math skills and building confidence for students who need it most. To meet increasing demand for ACES’s all-star programming and serve even more young learners, we need your help. Join us in tackling the academic opportunity gap and make a difference for Minnesota students by investing in ACES transformative work today.
“I like ACES because I can be with friends and learn things that we don’t get to learn at school. It makes it more fun to learn math!”
-Micah, ACES All-Star Student
For our first ACES Faces Feature of the 2024-25 school year, we’re excited to introduce you to Jessie, a vibrant 4th grader who is just starting her adventure in the ACES program! After just a few weeks in the program, Jessie shared that math has become her favorite subject. “My favorite thing is doing the math work. I like all the math. It’s a new thing I like!” Jessie credits supportive teachers and engaging activities at ACES for her newfound love of numbers and problem solving.