EDUCATION

Building an ecosystem of quality education and student opportunity

Education is the surest pathway to economic mobility and long-term success for youth in Grove Park. Opportunity doesn’t begin or end in the classroom—it requires a strong public school, enrichment support, access to early learning, and empowered educators and partners.

Our Strategy

Grove Park Foundation is building an ecosystem of high-quality education and enrichment opportunities for every child in the neighborhood. We are investing in spaces, systems, and a culture of continuous improvement to ensure Grove Park students graduate from high school and achieve economic mobility.

Grove Park Foundation led a partnership to fund and build the $53 million Woodson Park Campus in 2020 that includes:

  •     KIPP Woodson Park Academy (K–8 neighborhood attendance zone Atlanta Public School)
  •     YMCA Early Learning Center
  •     Whitefoord School-Based Health Center

These partners are working together to implement a continuous improvement culture and systems embedded across all programs.

By the Numbers

Student Impact

Enrichment Program Participants
1
above competency in Math & ELA
1 %
education partners engaged
1
Homeownership support K-8 Atlanta Public Schools attendance-zone school operated by KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, serving 850 scholars.

Expanding access to high-quality early learning with a goal of 75% enrollment from Grove Park students and 90% students entering KWPA kindergarten-ready.

Early Living

Support of comprehensive after-school and summer programs that build academic skills, leadership, and creativity for students as part of a quality cradle-to-college education pipeline.

Featured Programs:

  • Young Genius Gatherings: Bi-monthly STEM-based learning for students in GPF housing developments
  • Summer Program Partnerships: Partner organizations serving Grove Park youth with sports, education, and enrichment programming
Enrichment

Grove Park Foundation strengthens and empowers youth-focused organizations, extending the reach and quality of youth services across the Grove Park neighborhood.

Key Services:

  • Trauma-informed training for educators and program leaders
  • Organizational development and funding strategy workshops
  • Incubation space at community youth events
Homeownership support