The Grace Place Approach Fostering Reading Proficiency and Educational Success in Golden Gate Communities Reading proficiently by the end of third grade has been adopted nationally as an important educational milestone. It is at this point that students begin to shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn”. Without the ability to read instinctively, [...]
Harmony in Action: Food Pantry Volunteers and Donors When it opened in 2008, the Food Pantry was a small but important addition to the programs offered for Grace Place families. Good nutrition helps students show up at school prepared to learn, so helping with groceries seemed like a good idea. Fast forward through several hurricanes [...]
Meet Dilia – A Lifelong Student DILIA’S STORY Adult Education at Grace Place is designed to promote family literacy and serve the general education needs of adults in Golden Gate. Dilia is one of those students. Nineteen years ago, Dilia left Chapas, Mexico, with her infant son after her husband passed away. An uncle living [...]
Wreaths of Grace: A Festive Fusion of Design and Charity A Grinch-themed wreath made by two mothers in the Bright Beginnings Program. Twenty talented interior designers from the Interior Design Society (IDS) Naples showcased their skills by crafting unique holiday wreaths, Wreaths of Grace, to benefit Grace Place. The wreaths each reflected diverse [...]
High School LEAD Program prepares students for life CAROLINA’S STORY For more than eight years, Carolina has participated in programs at Grace Place. “When I was little, I always wanted to be at Grace Place, to be with my friends and to learn from my teachers,” said Carolina. “I feel like I grew up there. [...]
The Choice Academies: With Aspiration Comes Success The Grace Place Middle School Choice Academies are 10-week programs that allow students like 7th graders Tony and Gabby, to study subjects they are intrinsically interested in and have a desire to pursue as part of their future life goals. Students rotate to a new academy after completing [...]
The Power of CHOICE Academies Motivating Middle School Students In schools and classrooms across the country, there is a powerful argument to provide more student self-selection across every grade level: reducing one-way learning, increasing problem-solving and placing more responsibility firmly in the hands of students. * Grace Place believes in the importance of choice to [...]
A Closer Look at Marcie Curry, Ed.D. From the Windy City to the Paradise Coast Chief Program Officer, School Age After-school Programs Marcie Curry is making an impact on the lives of youth. “Our holistic programming and location in Golden Gate make us truly unique from other education programs”, said Marcie Curry. “Students who [...]
Swinging FORE Grace A Swing of Grace Was SOLD OUT! The results are in and the 2023 A Swing of Grace (ASG) was SOLD OUT and a resounding success. Participants raved about the Bonita Bay Golf Club and enjoyed playing on its two beautiful courses. The amazing ASG committee led by Co-Chairs Nita Rapp [...]
Back to School Bash: Students are Ready for the School Year The families of Golden Gate could be seen lining up as early as 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, for the annual Grace Place Back to School Bash. Over 1,100 individuals flocked to campus to claim their free backpacks, chock full of school supplies. [...]