Building Skills, Sparking Interests At Grace Place, academics are the foundation of everything we do. Our elementary after-school program focuses on strengthening literacy and math skills, helping students build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond. We also know that children learn best when they have opportunities to explore [...]
One Conversation Can Change a Student’s Future For many young professionals, there comes a point when career success feels like it should mean more than the next promotion, project, or paycheck. We want to use our experiences to help others, build meaningful connections, and make an impact in our community. At Grace Place, one [...]
Changing the Story, One Chapter at a Time Every student who walks through the doors of Grace Place begins a unique journey. Some arrive speaking little English. Others need support preparing for school or achieving their academic goals. What connects them all is opportunity, encouragement, and a pathway to success. The stories featured in [...]
Back to School: A New Year of Learning and Opportunity The school year is officially underway at Grace Place, and our classrooms are once again filled with excitement, energy, and possibility. From our youngest learners in Bright Beginnings to our elementary, middle, and high school students, a new school year brings fresh opportunities to [...]
Stepping Up to the Plate: A Life-Changing Experience at Cal Ripken Camp Eight Grace Place students recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Maryland and participate in the Cal Ripken Summer Camp, an experience that goes far beyond baseball. The week-long program provides opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and [...]
Driven by Determination: Adriana’s Journey There’s a version of this story where an eleven-year-old girl, arriving in a new country with no English and no roadmap, simply gets by. But that’s not this story. Adriana came to the United States with her parents and three siblings 11 years ago, leaving Haiti in search of [...]
Summer Learning in Action: Grace Place Launches STEM-Enriched Camp Grace Place middle and high school students kicked off Summer Adventure Academy with energy, enthusiasm, and a full slate of enrichment opportunities designed to empower and inspire. Far more than just a break from school, this camp is a continuation of Grace Place’s year-round commitment [...]
It is no secret that kids have suffered alarming drops in reading skills during the pandemic. Experts say that the limitations of remote learning have exacerbated existing literacy teaching issues. According to the New York Post, “overall K-2 Fall 2021 scores indicate the highest percentage of students scoring below benchmark at grade-level entry ever observed [...]
We are pleased to announce our reopening for early childhood, youth and adult education summer programming. Grace Place summer programs include a nine-week Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) class which began on June 8, a six-week elementary and middle school summer program beginning June 15, a five-week virtual high school program beginning June 15, and a combination [...]
Bill Fox has volunteered with the high school LEAD program and has served as a Grace Place mentor for the past several years. Karen Rodino, LEAD Program Site Coordinator, eagerly shared “Bill is always smiling, he has boundless energy, and his enthusiasm is infectious. Bill treats everyone with respect and dignity and takes the time [...]