Thanks to our incredible team of supporters, the 2024 All-Star Evening hit it out of the park! More than 500 supporters came together to celebrate 30 years of ACES impact and to reinvest in the next three decades of work on behalf of Minnesota students. From the show-stopping band to the touching Locked In Award presentation, from the record-breaking auctions to the student participants who stole the show – check out the photos to relive the excitement of this celebration.
Read MoreOn May 23rd, more than 500 business, community, and philanthropic leaders came together at the 2024 All-Star Evening to celebrate ACES’s 30 years of impact for Minnesota students! The event was also an opportunity for supporters to rededicate and invest in the next three decades of work on behalf of our Minnesota youth. At the All-Star Evening, ACES was proud to premier a special video — featuring many of the leaders, partners, and all-star students who have been part of ACES’s journey — to mark this milestone anniversary.
Read MoreACES was thrilled to welcome WCCO photojournalist Tony Peterson to one of our classrooms at Northeast College Prep this week! From the huddle that starts each ACES day, to the hands-on practice that brings math and social-emotional learning skills together, Tony saw how programming is engaging, intentional, and impactful for youth. Check out the video to learn more about Tony’s visit and to hear from Program Director Malcolm Baker and several of our all-star ACES students!
Read MoreRylie’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!"
Read MoreSite 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.”
Read MorePut 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!
Read MoreNow 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.”
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreACES 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.
Read MoreLace 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.
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