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A Story of Triumph

When we first met Nahier, he was an enthusiastic second grader who loved to dance – but his story is far from ordinary. At just six years old, Nahier and his family emigrated from Eritrea, one of the world’s most repressive regimes. They arrived in Shoreline and...
Leaders Making A Difference!

Leaders Making A Difference!

The Canopy Student Leadership Council Ebenezer Lemma, Meiron Bereket, Julia Lee, Misgana Kiflom, Semira Woldu, Abby Hulak, Megan Hulak These seven students – from Lakeside and Shorewood High Schools and the University of Washington, form our Canopy Student...
Fall Stories from Canopy

Fall Stories from Canopy

A Community of Scholars! Students supported by a community are more likely to ask questions, engage in learning, develop more confidence in the classroom and get better grades. Canopy students, tutors, parents and staff are working together, building a atrong,...
ROBOTS!

ROBOTS!

INSPIRING STUDENTS THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING Hands-on learning by building robots is a fun way to bring STEM to life for kids. Building robots encourages curiosity and sets the stage for kids to investigate real-world issues and develop practical solutions. At...
Spring Stories from Canopy Scholars

Spring Stories from Canopy Scholars

Imagining The Future! Imagining yourself attending college, being a leader in the STEM field, or having the power to shape an organization can seem beyond reach for a young person of color.  This spring at Canopy, we are engaging students in imagining their future in...