Welcome to LearningWorks at Blake

News

  • 2012 Summer Enrichment Fair

    Hey, LW Alumni! Not sure what you're doing this summer? Come meet representatives from a variety of different summer programs that serve high school and college students in the Twin Cities.

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  • The LearningWorks 2011 Annual Report

    LearningWorks has thrived in 2011 thanks to the support of Minneapolis Public Schools and Blake. For an overview of how this unique public-private partnership has helped foster the success of young people, please read our 2011 Annual Report.

  • LearningWorks Applications Now Available

    Do you know a current Minneapolis Public School 6th grader who is looking for a supportive, fun, and academically rigorous learning environment? If so, we have good news. LearningWorks is now accepting applications from highly motivated, high potential Minneapolis Public School 6th graders for the LW class of 2014.

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  • School Year Program Dates

    This year's SYP dates are: September 17, October 15, October 29, November 19, December 3, December 17, January 7, January 21, February 4, February 25 and March 10. As a reminder, all SYP dates are mandatory, and run from 9am - noon and fall on Saturdays. SYP transportation is provided Blake; if your pick-up address changes, please contact Michael Johnson ASAP.

  • Mission

    To offer a challenging academic enrichment program to a representative group of motivated, high potential middle school students from Minneapolis Public Schools, setting them on the path to college by preparing them to enter rigorous high school programs; and

    To draw talented high school and college students into the education field by engaging them in the art of teaching.