Gift of Knowledge Academy

Gift of Knowledge Academy Gift of Knowledge Academy is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit K-2 school.

The Gift of Knowledge Academy is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit K-2 school serving low-income families in the East Durham community. We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential and that begins with providing them with a firm foundation in literacy and math. We will have small class sizes – a 10 to 1 student/teacher ratio and we will use research-based reading instruction. Research conducted by several groups including The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) has determined that all reading instruction should include 5 components – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension. The Gift of Knowledge Academy will incorporate these 5 components as well as writing, spelling, sight words, all while implementing a multisensory approach to learning. We are passionate about helping to eradicate illiteracy, decreasing the dropout rate, bridging the literacy gap, and helping to build the self-esteem and self-confidence of beginning readers and learners. We plan to open in the fall of 2016, and we will be located at the Family Life Enrichment Center at Greater Emmanuel Temple of Grace church. The Family Life Enrichment Center is a 22,000 square foot, $3.8M facility equipped with a full regulation size gym, theater, banquet facility, bookstore, administrative offices, classrooms and conference room space.

Thanks to our Storytime reader, Patricia Dixon!
09/16/2026

Thanks to our Storytime reader, Patricia Dixon!

Thanks Gene Allen for creating these personalized light switch covers for our kids to color.
09/14/2026

Thanks Gene Allen for creating these personalized light switch covers for our kids to color.

Thanks to our board member, Minister Chris Barbee, for rallying the troops and providing more snacks for our students!
09/12/2026

Thanks to our board member, Minister Chris Barbee, for rallying the troops and providing more snacks for our students!

Learning about 9/11 and the Heros!
09/11/2026

Learning about 9/11 and the Heros!

Thanks to our Storytime reader, Carolyn Ramsey-Williams, a member of our Board of Directors!
09/10/2026

Thanks to our Storytime reader, Carolyn Ramsey-Williams, a member of our Board of Directors!

Happy Labor Day!
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Pencil craft
09/03/2026

Pencil craft

We are so thankful for our dependable volunteer, Dennis Soberl. This is his third year picking up our donated Chick-fil-...
09/03/2026

We are so thankful for our dependable volunteer, Dennis Soberl. This is his third year picking up our donated Chick-fil-A meal and delivering to us every Wednesday.

Year-round school track out is fast approaching! Give your K-2 student a literacy and math boost. Limited seats availabl...
08/30/2026

Year-round school track out is fast approaching! Give your K-2 student a literacy and math boost. Limited seats available.

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2722 E Main Street
Durham, NC
27703

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