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Post-Season Stories: Jadaiah
Post-Season Stories: Jadaiah

When our ACE-ers find their voices through exercises on and off the court, it is a transformative experience to watch. Take Coach Burnett’s word(s) for it as she describes Jadaiah’s blossoming into a social butterfly at Washington Elementary in her Post-Season Story!

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Susan Klumpneryouth, program, program stories, coach, mentor, adult, lead, leadership, nonprofit, non-profit, chicago, riverdale, dolton, student, washington elementary, coach burnett, dedre burnett
The 5 W's (and H) of the Parent Mentor Program
The 5 W's (and H) of the Parent Mentor Program

The ACE Project has been so fortunate to work alongside parents in our communities to benefit our programs, and with the Parent Mentor Program, we will take a crucial step forward toward better parent engagement. What is this program, though? Why is it important? How will we pull it off? Don’t worry! We have the answers!

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Susan Klumpnerlogan square neighborhood association, logan square, chicago, southwest organizing project, swop, lsna, Chicago Consortium on School Research, 5essentials, school, education, student, youth, city, effective, support, research, teacher, family, families, riverdale, dolton, after school, after-school, ace, tennis, class, classroom, volunteer, teach
The Summer Upswing
The Summer Upswing

Though many students jump for joy when school is excused for the summer, the children living in south suburban Chicago and Baltimore City are forced to consider their level of safety due to increased violence. How can we make a difference in young lives and save the summer through The ACE Project?

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Susan Klumpnertennis, baltimore, chicago, riverdale, dolton, violence, summer, school, afterschool, student, students, elementary, threat, violent, shootings, camp, outdoors, youth, kids, children, child, development, safety, safe, secure, infrastructure, donation, donate, nonprofit, programs
Doing What it Takes
Doing What it Takes

The ACE Project aim to strengthen our community networks by launching Serve and Connect, which will welcome local police officers into our Baltimore- and Chicago-based schools and give them the opportunity to participate in learning activities with students. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation, Serve and Connect kicks off at the end of February, and we can't wait for the fun to begin! 

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Susan Klumpnerchicago, baltimore, riverdale, dolton, USTA, tennis, police, serve, connect, justice department, police department, police officer, officer, matthew henson elementary school, roosevelt elementary school, lincoln elementary school, calvin rodwell elementary school, community, engagement, violence, collaboration, youth, student, students, freddie gray, safety, well-being, security, protection, law, law enforcement
Coach's Corner: Ms. Janet Eaker
Coach's Corner: Ms. Janet Eaker

ACE catches up with Ms. Janet Eaker, physical education teacher at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale, to learn what motivates her as a coach and teacher. Her answers may not surprise you---the students play a major role---but Coach Eaker's heart and dedication are felt through her responses

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Susan Klumpnercoach, tennis, after-school, school, gym, teacher, mentor, coaching, sports, sport, play, ace, nonprofit, non-profit, project, program, janet eaker, washington elementary school, riverdale, dolton, elementary, djokovic, novak, federer, nadal, player, tennis player, youth, young, children, child, kids, kid, student, students, washington, chicago
Beyond the Baseline: Nathaniel at Calvin Rodwell Elementary
Beyond the Baseline: Nathaniel at Calvin Rodwell Elementary

For our first time going beyond, Ms. Marika Allen-Lyles, 4th grade math and science teacher at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School in Baltimore, chronicles the leadership qualities blossoming in 4th grader Nathaniel (far right) as he takes charge on the court and in the classroom.

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Susan Klumpnerbaltimore, calvin rodwell elementary school, tennis, teacher, student, practice, emotional, academic, learning, after-school, school, after school, youth, children, child, baseline, coaching