After School and The Arts

When in comes to incorporating the arts in school, sometimes it gets left behind. After schools programs are a great place to get students involved with music, arts, theater, etc.It gives them a chance to learn about themselves, grow their confidence and gain skills and knowledge that they might not get elsewhere. There are so…

Salvation Army After School Program

Periodically, the ASLRC blog will highlight an after school program in the Charleston area. This week, to continue the subject of poverty and after school programs, the Salvation Army was highlighted for their program that fits the needs of many low income families. The Salvation Army provides countless amounts of services to those in need…

After School Programs and Areas of Concentrated Poverty

Why are after school programs so important? In areas of poverty, after school programs can help close the gap while providing essential resources to students who might not receive them otherwise. Many families rely on after school programs as a support system to help students gain skills and knowledge while having a safe place to…