The goal of our programming is simple: to help every child succeed in school and life by providing a high-quality educational experience for the entire family. At Way to Grow, feeling welcomed…
read moreNutrition and education are interconnected and deeply affect the lives of the families we serve. Studies show that nutritional deficiencies early in life can negatively affect overall health, cognitive development,…
read more[Tweet “When parents, schools and communities work together to support learning, children do better.”] Over the past several months, Way to Grow has been working to increase parent engagement, and…
read moreMeet Zaq: Last fall, I had the opportunity to participate in a two week class at my school called The BrandLab. This class was facilitated by an organization that recruits talented young…
read moreMeet Emily: The second semester of my junior year abroad in Paris marks the first time I was able to take concrete action towards my future. I started by sending…
read moreI worked for several years as a Special Education Educator’s Assistant before returning to earn a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. After one year at a local school,…
read moreThroughout the year, Way to Grow hosts Family Game Nights as part of our Great by Eight program. On average, over 30 families attend and each family receives a game to…
read moreIn 2013, Way to Grow was selected as one of six (SIF) fund recipients in the Twin Cities, which included a $100,000 investment from the Social Innovation Fund to expand our Great by Eight…
read moreSince Kindergarten, Shamsa, Asma’s Way to Grow Family Educator, has been working with Asma on picture naming and vocabulary. A native Somali speaker, Asma was also enrolled in an Arabic…
read moreApril of 2013, then four-year-old Davion knew just two colors and the first letter of his name. Recognizing Davion was slightly behind, Tonia, Davion’s Family Educator got right to work.…
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