Fitness 4 Life aims at healthier future: Pajaro Valley after-school program ... - San Jose Mercury News

Fitness 4 Life aims at healthier future: Pajaro Valley after-school program ... San Jose Mercury News Watsonville children cross the starting line on the cycling portion of a triathalon held by Fitness 4 Life at Watsonville High School on Thursday for the Pajaro Valley District after-school programs. WATSONVILLE - Isaac Cortez hopped off ... and more »

In the Spotlight: Want to prevent crime? Keep funding preschool, after-school ... - Peoria Journal Star

In the Spotlight: Want to prevent crime? Keep funding preschool, after-school ... Peoria Journal Star There are proposals from Springfield to cut preschool and after-school programs even more. These fiscal realities have forced Peoria's school district to propose cutting its state-funded preschool classrooms by 40 percent, affecting 270 children in our ...

Group tries to aid after-school programs - Statesman Journal

Group tries to aid after-school programs Statesman Journal Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is working to save eight after-school programs. / Thomas Patterson / Statesman Journal -Attend AmeriTitle Idol talent show, 7 pm today at the Half Penny Bar & Grill, 3743 Commercial St. SE. Cost is $10 and proceeds go ... and more »

Officials highlight value of after-school programs during Bay Point visit - San Jose Mercury News

Officials highlight value of after-school programs during Bay Point visit San Jose Mercury News BAY POINT -- While after-school programs funded by a 2002 state initiative may not be threatened, local legislators are highlighting the need for more money to make sure that all K-12 students have something to do after the final bell ... and more »

Gibsonton families upset over pending closure of after-school program - South Shore News and Tribune

South Shore News and Tribune

Gibsonton families upset over pending closure of after-school program South Shore News and Tribune "After-school programs keep our kids safe, inspire our children and help keep parents employed," Davis said, urging the parents to make their concerns known to county commissioners. "Advocacy on a grassroots level is so important. ...

Dist. 205 Moves Forward with Neighborhood Bus Zones - WIFR

Dist. 205 Moves Forward with Neighborhood Bus Zones WIFR ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Some District 205 parents whose kids take a school bus to day care and after-school programs may not have that luxury anymore. Rockford Public Schools leaders have come up with a plan that would limit school bus transportation to ... and more »

Hundreds Rally at IS 89 to Save After-School Programs - Tribeca Trib

Hundreds Rally at IS 89 to Save After-School Programs Tribeca Trib Currently, the city plans to cut funding to more than 30 after-school programs. PS 150 in Tribeca will also see funding for its after-school program eliminated in a separate round of cuts by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. ...

GE Water Donates $25000 to YWCA's Local Homework Zone - Patch.com

GE Water Donates $25000 to YWCA's Local Homework Zone Patch.com Providing children in grades 1-6 with after-school programs that include assistance with homework and life skills training, the goal of the Homework Zone is to help students improve academic performance and increase interest in learning. ...