Sprockets Spotlight
Routes and Recipes: Navigating Saint Paul’s Learning Opportunities
It’s one thing to have quality youth programs in the city; it’s another thing making sure youth have access to those experiences. Read More »Celebrating Program Improvement: Data Journey Stories from the Network
Reflecting on the triumphs and obstacles of the past year's Activator Improvement Cycle Read More »
Enough Talk, More Action: CLUES YA!
There’s a lot of talk about the achievement gap, the opportunity gap, the empowerment gap. Talk’s not cutting it for these students; it’s all about action—Youth in Action. Read More »Elementary Empowerment: Public Achievement at Jackson
A group of Jackson Elementary students aren't waiting for adults to change the world. Read More »Today's and Tomorrow's Trailblazers: The Youth Leadership Initiative
A dynamic multicultural teen program is learning and exemplifying what it means to lead Read More »
Right Track: Summer Jobs for Saint Paul Youth
Right Track is Saint Paul's pipeline for youth career development and building a diverse future workforce. Read More »Breaking Down College Barriers: Breakthrough Twin Cities
“Then a miracle happened. I found an open channel into new water. I found Breakthrough St. Paul, a lifelong family, and an unfailing support system.” Read More »
Spreading their Wings: Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership
Be on the lookout for these ambitious young immigrant women -- they'll be leaders in your community soon, if not already. Read More »
Two Decades of Empowering Youth: The Urban Battle Tutoring Program
Across from our state capitol, a small volunteer-based program has been serving young people for over 19 years. Read More »