More than 70 students and their family members participated in three consecutive weekly “Family Science Nights” at Mary Ford Elementary School this month. The main goals of Family Science Nights are to 1) spark interest in families to further explore STEM initiatives/career opportunities 2) provide an opportunity for students and their families to problem-solve as […]
CPN Students Show What They Know
Charleston Promise Neighborhood’s Expanded Learning Time (ELT) afterschool programming is centered around bridging the achievement gap our students face, exposing them to activities and opportunities they might not otherwise experience, and helping each child find their inner “spark”. The ELT afterschool program offers daily academic assistance, extracurricular enrichment, and provides students with a hearty dinner. […]
Camp Blackbaud: Robotics Edition
The wonderful people at Blackbaud have always gone above and beyond for the students of Charleston Promise Neighborhood. This time, they have simply outdone themselves. The traditional Camp Blackbaud, a two-day experiential learning intensive for 5th graders with a focus on coding, now has a continuum for its middle school counterparts; Camp Blackbaud: Robotics Edition. […]