WELCOME TO THE OLD STONE Education Center

The staff of The Old Stone Education Center is dedicated to...

“HELPING BRIDGE THE EDUCATION GAP ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.”

The mission of the Old Stone Education Center is to improve lifetime opportunities for women in greater Cleveland who have not completed high school due to childcare needs and economic issues.  We enhance the potential of each of our students by providing education in academics, parenting and workforce skills.

 

GREETINGs From The Executive director

Welcome to the Old Stone Center for Education.  The staff, Board of Trustees, and our students would like to thank you for your interest and support of the future of the student/families of greater Cleveland. We very much appreciate your on-going financial and volunteer support of our program.  With the encouragement of area foundations, corporations and individuals, we are determined to provide the best possible education in academics, parenting, and workforce skills for the mothers of Cleveland who did not complete their high school experience due to childcare issues and economic hardships. 

Our students and staff completed a very successful 2008-2009 academic year. We had 125 participants compared to the 2007-2008 academic year of 98, a 28 percent increase.  We had 73 students improve their academic standing and/or pass their GED practice or official test. We saw 22 students pass their GED test, two passed their OGT test (Ohio Graduation Test), and four others passed the GED practice test.  We had an 83 percent increase in GED graduates over the previous academic year.  Four of our graduates enrolled in Kent State University’s Life Program, a program designed specifically for single mothers.  In addition, six graduates began their college education at Cuyahoga Community College in September.  Read the full Greetings from the Executive Director

Marc Nathanson, Executive Director of the Old Stone Education Center, appeared on WEWS Channel 5 News on January 16th, watch the video online.

 

In February 2009, in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland, we have been offering a Big Sister/Mentoring Program to our students with area volunteers. The goal is to match students with area women who want to make a difference in a family’s life. Our hope is that by providing a positive role model in our student’s lives, they will understand the correlation between attitude, attendance, education, and success!