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 A category for reposting any articles, studies, stories, etc that relate to Way to Grow. For example, a local news article about the achievement gap in MN or a national study about the benefits of early childhood education.
 Include some commentary on the content of the information rather than simply reposting it.
 Include a link to the original location of the piece.
 Since links can become obsolete, consider copying/pasting the full piece or pulling out just the relevant information. If you do this, make sure it’s clear that you are quoting the piece and not trying to claim ownership of the content.

2019 Legislative Session: Minnesota Should Double Down on Early Education Now

2019 Legislative Session: Minnesota Should Double Down on Early Education Now 1250 625 Chelsea DeLong

By Art Rolnick, Ph.D., in partnership with Way to Grow. {Directed at low-income kids, at as early an age as possible, this could help close achievement gaps and give a…

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Celebrating our Graduates!

Celebrating our Graduates! 960 640 Chelsea DeLong

It was a day full of pride and joy on July 15th as Way to Grow held our 2018 Early Learning and Third Grade Graduation at Urban Ventures in South…

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My Voice Matters: Minneapolis Board of Education

My Voice Matters: Minneapolis Board of Education 2560 1920 Chelsea DeLong

Recent research shows that boards of education have a significant impact on student achievement in their districts and that across the nation there is a low percentage of parents –…

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Eating Well to Learn Well

Eating Well to Learn Well 600 400 Chelsea DeLong

While Way to Grow has spent the past month celebrating National Nutrition Month, our commitment to weaving education, wellness, and nutrition throughout all our programming continues every day of the…

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A Mom’s Transformation from Client to Champion: Meet Deborah

A Mom’s Transformation from Client to Champion: Meet Deborah 427 336 Chelsea DeLong

Our newest employee at Way to Grow, Ken, recently attended a number of education events at the State Capitol. Still learning all of his new coworkers, he assumed Deborah was…

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A Healthy Mind Needs Fuel – National Nutrition Month!

A Healthy Mind Needs Fuel – National Nutrition Month! 2560 1920 Chelsea DeLong

Way to Grow is happy to celebrate National Nutrition Month through our Cooking Matters classes for our children and parents! National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and awareness…

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My Voice Matters: Voices and Choices for Children

My Voice Matters: Voices and Choices for Children 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

A cavalcade of parents and children clad in yellow descended on the Minnesota State Capitol last Monday – otherwise known as a Way to Grow contingency! Way to Grow joined…

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So, What Exactly is an IGDI?

So, What Exactly is an IGDI? 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

IGDI [ig – dee]   IGDIs, or Individual Growth and Development Indicators, are frequently discussed here at Way to Grow. “The IGDIs are next week.” “Don’t eat those snacks in…

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Shamsa’s 20 Years and Counting

Shamsa’s 20 Years and Counting 2560 1707 Maren Nelson

From a corner of the Way to Grow office, boisterous laughter rises above the quiet workday chatter. No one has to ask—everyone knows that voice, and smiles spread around the office. Shamsa Idle,…

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Paying it Forward

Paying it Forward 150 150 Ivy Marsnik

Way to Grow is deeply thankful for the financial support we receive. In fact, gifts allow us to work with the most isolated families in Minneapolis, and ensure that children…

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