ACES’s partner schools are getting ready to welcome students back to class for the 2022-23 school year – and there’s lots to do to prepare for their return! On Friday, August 26th, more than 30 ACES volunteers spent several hours at Global Arts Plus helping get the campus is top shape for students’ return.
Read MoreClass will be back in session before we know it. To kick off the school year and celebrate our students and educators, ACES’s First Pitch Back-To-School Celebration is returning to CHS Field! This celebration will be fun for the whole family with ice cream and ballpark snacks, games and inflatables, face painting, exclusive access to CHS Field, and appearances from your favorite Minnesota team mascots, live music, and more!
Read More“One of our district’s strategic commitments is partnerships that help us accelerate progress toward our student achievement benchmarks,” said Matthew Hillman, Northfield Public Schools Superintendent. “Our team expressed deep confidence that the partnership with [ACES] would do precisely that. There is a strong and natural alignment between the ACES model and what we are striving for at Northfield Middle School.”
Read More“ACES is thrilled to launch this exciting new partnership with Great MN Schools at a pivotal time for education,” said Christina Saunders, ACES Executive Director. “Disrupted learning caused by the pandemic continues to impact students and ACES’s math and social-emotional programming is more important than ever. Through this summer school initiative, ACES will significantly expand our reach and help hundreds of young learners in our community access the high-quality programming they deserve.”
Read MoreAfter a two-year hiatus, Minnesota’s business, philanthropic, and community leaders came together on May 12th for the 2022 All-Star Evening – and it was the largest most successful event in ACES history! More than 500 registered guests stepped off the sidelines to support our Twin Cities students, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Read MoreA powerful new video highlighting ACES mission, programming, and impact in the Twin Cities community premiered at the 2022 All-Star Evening. “Leave It All On The Field” features candid interviews with ACES students, parents, and partner school teachers and leaders. Check it out to learn more about ACES’s work and the exciting growth ahead!
Read MoreThe game on Friday, April 15th was the coldest in St. Paul Saints franchise history — but below-freezing temperatures didn’t stop the Saints and Treasure Island Resort & Casino from announcing an incredible new initiative in support of youth development! With the “Goin' Yard for Youth” program, Treasure Island and the Saints will donate a total of $500 for every home run hit by a Saints player at CHS Field during the 2022 regular season to a local nonprofit organization in support of youth and education.
Read MoreThe ACES All-Star Evening is just over a month away and we are thrilled to announce that, for the first time ever, we’re offering General Admission tickets for the event of the season! Grab your friends and join us on May 12th at The Fillmore Minneapolis for an unforgettable night of fun and philanthropy! Space is limited and fewer than 100 General Admission tickets are available. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special event and get your ticket for the All-Star Evening today!
Read MoreThis month, we’re celebrating the start of baseball season by sharing the classic “Bat and Ball” problem! Even though the arithmetic is relatively simple, this puzzle is famous because people often get it wrong. Give it a try yourself!
Read MoreACES is proud and fortunate to partner with incredible Athlete Ambassadors who help bring learning to life and enable one-in-a-lifetime field trip opportunities for our students! This NHL season, many ACES students experienced their first hockey game thanks to hosts Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba and winger Mats Zuccarello. After completing a curriculum unit on stadium architecture, it was especially exciting to visit the Xcel Energy Center. Students had a blast cheering for the Wild and, of course, the snacks were a big hit!
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