Rylie’s mom, Tayler, has also noticed Rylie’s growth through ACES. ”Now, every night she tells me, ‘We can't be late tomorrow! I have to go to ACES!’ Her confidence, drive to do well, and her academic skills have truly excelled, and I know she genuinely enjoys all that ACES has to offer!" 

Site Manager, Marie Regala, who oversees ACES programming at Hiawatha’s Northrop and Collegiate High School campuses, has noticed Jayanna’s self-assurance growing.  “One area of growth we have seen in Jayanna is her confidence in her math abilities. She continues to be brave in making strong guesses when doing her math and asking for support when she needs it. Jayanna works hard every day she is at ACES.”

Put on your thinking cap and join the ACES Associate Board for the third annual Tacos & Trivia for Minnesota students! Thanks to our fantastic partners at La Doña Cervecería, $1 from every pint sold supports ACES. We’ll have original pub-style trivia, free raffles, awesome prizes, and lots of fun – all in support of ACES’s mission to eliminate education disparities and help students succeed!

Now in his second year of the program, he has become a leader in the classroom – quietly helping his peers when they encounter a tricky problem or concept. A devoted soccer fan and his team’s goalie, Tumi was initially drawn to ACES’s sports-themed curriculum. He shares that his favorite ACES project involved using geometry skills to design and construct a model soccer stadium. “Building the soccer field was my favorite because I was working together with a lot of people.”

We are thrilled to announce that the brightest event of the season – the ACES All-Star Evening – will return to the Fillmore Minneapolis on May 23rd! Join the 2024 All-Star Evening to celebrate ACES’s milestone 30th anniversary and to power the next three decades of vital work on behalf of Minnesota students.

ACES is thrilled to announce Jazmin Danielson as its next Executive Director! As the organization prepares to celebrate its milestone 30th anniversary, Jazmin steps in to lead the next chapter in ACES’s work to close the academic opportunity gap and prepare students for success.

Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendar for June 1, 2024 — the Human Powered Health Half Marathon is back! ACES was honored to be the Human Powered Health Half Marathon charity partner on 2023 and we’re thrilled to be part of the second annual run in 2024.

“I am so proud of all ACES and its team of supporters have accomplished on behalf of our Minnesota students, and I can’t thank you enough for being part of it…With visionary leadership from our Board, dedicated and expert staff, and an unwavering team of supporters like you, ACES enters its next chapter with momentum and strength.”

Some familiar faces are stepping up to support our Minnesota students! That’s right, T.C. Bear, Nordy, and Viktor the Viking are facing off in a friendly competition to help ACES reach its biggest Give to the Max Day goal ever!

We’re thrilled to announce that one of our favorite events is back and we’re returning to Barrel Theory! Join the ACES Associate Board at Pints for a Purpose and help tackle the academic opportunity gap one sip at a time!