Up!Grade Learning Center

04/30/2026

12/03/2025

Why you shouldn’t bring your child to our writing class? Your child’s teacher might accuse her of using AI. (read comment for story)

09/05/2025

Congratulations to our writing student, Jasmine, for winning the 2025 Fracchia Prize from the SF Historical Society’s Education. We are so proud of you!! What an amazing achievement!

08/15/2025

When a child quits your program because they’re caught up with their academics, it makes it a sweet but not a bitter farewell.

05/12/2025

The Turnover by Allison Lam in our book “Big Book of Mini Tales” Vol. 3, revolves around two detectives offering two outcomes to the same murder; who is telling the truth?

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all!!

05/11/2025

Is this a brainstorm or art? I want to frame this and put it in a museum. Applause Justin for being so creative and exploding with ideas.

03/11/2025

Jake's thought-provoking narrative "Yomie's Memories" probes the painful aftermath of losing a loved one, while encouraging readers to look toward the future. This story transports the protagonist to a surreal world, where he undergoes various disquieting adventures. The unexpected outcome will surprise and uplift readers. Jake's impressive storytelling talent will leave readers in awe. As a teacher or “second aunt” I’m so proud of Jake and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

03/04/2025

It's uplifting to see the little girl who cried after finding out she'd attend my writing class develop into a skilled writer. “Murmurs of the Waves” written by Emma Hsu is a tale about a boy who is intrigued by a mysterious girl who spends her days at the beach. What drives her to visit this place daily, and why does she appear so pale? Who is she, and what's her family background? The story slowly unravels the mystery surrounding the girl and explores Taiwanese customs.