Mission
AAST provides youth a successful path to college and STEM careers through culturally responsive mentorship, integrated STEM education, and curricular connections with technology-based businesses and industries.
To learn more about Aim Academy, please contact:
Abdirashid Abdi, Executive Director
Venture Academy was founded in 2011 by Jon Bacal and Verne Johnson, and joined in 2012 by Kerry Muse, who shared the belief that in the heart, mind, and soul of every young person if a genius waiting to be discovered, a passion and purpose waiting to be found. They aimed to implement a personalized learning model that closes the vast college- and career-readiness gap that confronts economically disadvantaged youth in the Twin Cities.
Upper Mississippi Academy is a non-districted public school that provides a high quality education by using innovative teaching methods to foster creativity and promote student achievement.
Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy (JGESA) promotes a love of learning and creativity as students in grades 6-12 discover and pursue their passions. Our students take ownership of their learning through student driven, project-based learning. Living our mission of “Out of the Classroom, Into the World” JGESA believes that education should not be contained within walls. Students are encouraged to participate in real world learning experiences, connect with subject experts, and explore our campus that includes over 300 acres of woods, prairie, and water.
The Science, Technology and Engineering Preparatory Academy (STEP) is a K-12th grade charter school with two campuses located in St. Paul and Burnsville, Minnesota, that promotes early college education through ensuring that all students achieve academic excellence, obtain college credit while in middle and high school, are fully motivated and prepared to successfully matriculate in college, and graduate with the critical knowledge and skills required for employment in scientific, technical, and other skilled careers.