While the United States population has become increasingly diverse over the last few decades, the variety of children’s and young adult literature has yet to reflect those changing demographics. Books should act as a mirror so that students see themselves reflected in the characters and story within, they should act as a window for students…
On September 14th the House approved an amendment to restore $100 million of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) afterschool and summer learning funding that had been cut in the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). It was a big win for families and educational agencies who had been working…
New Activities to Introduce in Afterschool Programs If you feel like your afterschool program is in need of a change or a new activity, to spice things up, why not try one of these activities others have introduced with success: Yoga Jessica Stein, owner and director of Kauai Power Yoga believes yoga helps builds student’s…
With over a third of children in the United States considered obese, offering physical activities and practicing healthy eating habits are vital components to afterschool programs. Many children don’t get the physical activity (PA) they need on a regular basis and therefore incorporating PA into an afterschool program offers these children another outlet for moving…