Sharpen your pencils and grab your calculators—it’s that time of the year again: back to school! As we dive into a new academic year, the excitement of fresh starts and new challenges is in the air. But amidst the hustle of preparing for classes and setting...
By Laura Marx, President/CEO, 518 ElevatED As I was sitting in my office one afternoon this past August, I was excited to see Derick’s smiling face. We talked for a few minutes about the work he had been doing over the summer and what he was enjoying most during his...
By Jenyce Moses Aondona 518 ElevatED Alumna and Board Member As a 2001 graduate of Albany High School, and an alumna of 518 ElevatED, I can attest first-hand that mentoring can provide life-changing connections that influence students’ lives at home, work, and in...