Paterson School Board Approves $523 Million Budget; About 270 Jobs Likely To ... - TheAlternativePress.com

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Paterson School Board Approves $523 Million Budget; About 270 Jobs Likely To ... TheAlternativePress.com Under the 2011-12 budget, the district will eliminate its Alternative Middle School, cut some after-school programs and trim security, officials said. The budget also will restore some of the elementary school music and art teaching jobs dropped in ... and more »

$2.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE - The Cypress Times

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$2.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE The Cypress Times HOUSTON, TX - Over $2.5 million in after-school funding is offered through the 11th Annual After-School Partnership Fair today from 9 am to 2 pm at Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Blvd. Over 65 after-school vendors showcase ...

Budget cuts threaten SK district programs for at-risk youths - Statesman Journal

Budget cuts threaten SK district programs for at-risk youths Statesman Journal After School Programs: Coach Avi Hernandez describes the after school program at Parrish Middle School. After-school activities such as Parrish Middle School's soccer team often result in improved academic performance as well as preventing youths from ... and more »

Stay and Play, But Look for a License First - WNCT

Stay and Play, But Look for a License First WNCT GREENVILLE, NC - Who regulates after school programs? This is the story of one working mom who came to us when doors of her son's after school program were locked up tight. We found out who loo ... (more) GREENVILLE, NC- Who regulates after school ... and more »

Enfield school board delays choosing provider for before- and after-school ... - Journal Inquirer

Enfield school board delays choosing provider for before- and after-school ... Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Board of Education on Tuesday put off choosing a provider for before- and after-school programs for the elementary schools, a move that could mean a delayed start to the programs in the fall. ... School Board Tables Vote on Care ProviderPatch.com all 2 news articles »

School Committee Hears Concerns on Potential Changes to After School Programs - Patch.com

School Committee Hears Concerns on Potential Changes to After School Programs Patch.com Emily Zhang (center) and other students who take part in after school programs expressed their support of the current programs at the School Committee meeting March 23. More than 200 people attended the March 23 School Committee meeting. ... and more »

Helping Out for March 27: Arrowhead RSVP seeks volunteers - Duluth News Tribune

Helping Out for March 27: Arrowhead RSVP seeks volunteers Duluth News Tribune Y School's Out program: Duluth Area Family YMCA needs folks interested in assisting with and actively participating in their before- and after-school programs at Lakewood, Lester Park and Homecroft elementary schools. The program focuses on developing ... and more »

Music program in peril - Oregon City News

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Music program in peril Oregon City News Abby Sieler of NW Family Services argued that the district can't afford to cut any more after-school programs, especially at the middle schools. “Cutting these programs cuts into that important time right after school when kids are most likely to get ... and more »

Parents: Cavanagh will be missed - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Parents: Cavanagh will be missed Santa Rosa Press Democrat The after-school programs at Cavanagh, which serve about 55 members (plus around 50 in athletic programs) per day during the school year, will be shifted to the Lucchesi Park Clubhouse, which serves around 177 students each day. ... and more »

School Committee Hears Concerns on Potential Changes to After School Programs - Patch.com

School Committee Hears Concerns on Potential Changes to After School Programs Patch.com Emily Zhang (center) and other students who take part in after school programs expressed their support of the current programs at the School Committee meeting March 23. More than 200 people attended the March 23 School Committee meeting. ... and more »

BETTER takes issue with BEST flyer - KFDM-TV News

BETTER takes issue with BEST flyer KFDM-TV News ... or Best Education System in Texas, falsely state that support for BETTER will lead to: a loss of extended transportation for after-school programs; loss of Pre-K programs; loss of after-school tutorial ACE programs; loss of nutrition programs, ... and more »

Three hours that make a difference in a child's life - OCRegister

Three hours that make a difference in a child's life OCRegister Historically, after-school programs have always carried the tradition of service to less fortunate children in low-income families. These programs over the past two decades have defined themselves in terms of protection, care, and prospect for ...

Greater Johnstown hailed for after-school programs - The Tribune-Democrat

Greater Johnstown hailed for after-school programs The Tribune-Democrat Richard Unger, board president, said in receiving the award that he is proud of the cooperative spirit of the Johnstown business and social organizations in the development of the after-school programs. He praised fellow board members for volunteering ...

Enfield school board delays choosing provider for before- and after-school ... - Journal Inquirer

Enfield school board delays choosing provider for before- and after-school ... Journal Inquirer ENFIELD — The Board of Education on Tuesday put off choosing a provider for before- and after-school programs for the elementary schools, a move that could mean a delayed start to the programs in the fall. ... School Board Tables Vote on Care ProviderPatch.com all 2 news articles »

Boys & Girls Club ONE Campaign started well - Metrowny.com

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Boys & Girls Club ONE Campaign started well Metrowny.com Board member Margaret Chapman told the Springville Boys and Girls Club directors that the annual ONE Campaign, designed to raise funds for the organization's after school programs, was off to a “strong start.” Board members learned at their March 16 ... Local study of Boys and Girls Clubs says their students more likely to graduateKnoxville News Sentinel Attitude is stressed by speakerThe Augusta Chronicle all 178 news articles »

Greater Johnstown hailed for after-school programs - The Tribune-Democrat

Greater Johnstown hailed for after-school programs The Tribune-Democrat Richard Unger, board president, said in receiving the award that he is proud of the cooperative spirit of the Johnstown business and social organizations in the development of the after-school programs. He praised fellow board members for volunteering ...

Comsewogue community unites for the children - Port Times Record

Comsewogue community unites for the children Port Times Record Residents in Comsewogue School District together with their teachers are putting their money where their hearts are when it comes to preserving after-school programs and athletics and preventing class sizes from ballooning. ... and more »

Fairfield County Scene: Restaurants dish up benefit dinner for Norwalk schools - Danbury News Times

Fairfield County Scene: Restaurants dish up benefit dinner for Norwalk schools Danbury News Times The nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving Norwalk's public schools through programs such as teacher training and after-school programs. Guests enjoyed food from Fairfield County establishments, including Brasitas, Calcutta Kitchens, ... and more »

Corbett budget hurts health, education, Phila. official says | Philadelphia ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

Corbett budget hurts health, education, Phila. official says | Philadelphia ... Philadelphia Inquirer Corbett's proposed budget would eliminate intake workers at city homeless shelters, reduce counseling services for people with HIV, and dramatically cut after-school programs for children, Philadelphia's health commissioner said Friday. ...

MPS Proposes Closing and Consolidating Schools - Today's TMJ4

MPS Proposes Closing and Consolidating Schools Today's TMJ4 "It's not for after school programs or none of that type of thing." Harden says that means kids at this impoverished school will miss out on meal programs, tutoring, and other critical services. Milwaukee Public School officials are proposing three ... and more »

Big boost for boys, girls - Sioux Falls Argus Leader

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Big boost for boys, girls Sioux Falls Argus Leader Organizers say the supervised, after-hours youth center, in the old Sioux Falls Christian Elementary School at 700 S. Sneve, will complement existing after-school programs in Sioux Falls and give parents who work nights the confidence that their ... Boys & Girls Club to get circus proceedsTimes Record News Boys & Girls Club fundraiser setDaily American Online all 10 news articles »

City eliminates after-school, summer camp programs - Naples Daily News

City eliminates after-school, summer camp programs Naples Daily News Parents won't likely have to send their children to North Naples if they want to keep them in after-school programs. A similar program is currently held at Lake Park Elementary, and Community Services Director David Lykins said it is one of the main ... and more »

STEM Gains Steam Through After School Programs - Patch.com

STEM Gains Steam Through After School Programs Patch.com “Kids who attend after-school programs achieve better.” According to Johnston, herself a teacher for 27 years before her appointment to the Governor's Office for Children, STEM learning within Maryland Boys and Girls Clubs is part of the Maryland Out ...

Paul Ehrbar Will Not Run For School Re-election; Chris Turner Will - New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Paul Ehrbar Will Not Run For School Re-election; Chris Turner Will New Hyde Park Illustrated News Trustee Peter Grisafi said, “It becomes a slippery slope when we subsidize programs, even if they are after-school programs.” Superintendent Bierwirth said he felt it was an opportunity at least to be able to keep some of the programs and the ... and more »

CITY: Funding sought to kickstart gang prevention programs - Delmarva Daily Times

CITY: Funding sought to kickstart gang prevention programs Delmarva Daily Times The Gang Reduction Initiative will fund the Youth Link Gang Prevention program, the “Connections” program through the Board of Education, the Salisbury Police Department Athletic League, before and after school programs, targeted law enforcement and ... and more »

Corbett's proposed education cuts called harmful to all grades - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Corbett's proposed education cuts called harmful to all grades Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Rachel Marchetti says she's worried that state funding cuts to after-school programs for struggling students, such as the one she works for, could hurt children's futures. "I just feel like there's no looking to the future," said ... and more »

City eliminates after-school, summer camp programs - Naples Daily News

City eliminates after-school, summer camp programs Naples Daily News Parents won't likely have to send their children to North Naples if they want to keep them in after-school programs. A similar program is currently held at Lake Park Elementary, and Community Services Director David Lykins said it is one of the main ... and more »

AROUND TOWN: Awards, events and more - OCRegister

AROUND TOWN: Awards, events and more OCRegister Docents lead tours for school groups and other visitors and help with after-school programs and events. After a year of volunteering, docents may serve as guides for the Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours held around Halloween time. ...

After School Program In Jeopardy - KTBS

After School Program In Jeopardy KTBS Is there still hope for after school programs? That's the question several communities are wondering after lawmakers proposed major cuts in funding. The After-School Drum Ballet is just one of many classes offered by the Intervention Hope after school ...

Building budget from ground up raises concerns, ideas - Catskill Daily Mail

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Building budget from ground up raises concerns, ideas Catskill Daily Mail The items removed include pre-K and Kindergarten classes, AP and honors courses, after-school programs, interscholastic sports, and music and art programs. Board members, including BOE President Andy Jones, have clarified that it is not the board's ... Barrington School Board Approves $2 Million in Final Cuts for 2011-2012 School ...Patch.com all 210 news articles »

STEM Gains Steam Through After School Programs - Patch.com

STEM Gains Steam Through After School Programs Patch.com “Kids who attend after-school programs achieve better.” According to Johnston, herself a teacher for 27 years before her appointment to the Governor's Office for Children, STEM learning within Maryland Boys and Girls Clubs is part of the Maryland Out ...

SKECHERS Foundation Launches After-School Shoe Design Program for Students ... - Business Wire (press release)

SKECHERS Foundation Launches After-School Shoe Design Program for Students ... Business Wire (press release) Founded by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a leading national provider of year-round, school-based, comprehensive after-school programs that equip children with the skills and experiences needed to become ... and more »

More information needed on 'wrap-around' programs - Newsdurhamregion.com

More information needed on 'wrap-around' programs Newsdurhamregion.com I believe that the lack of parental support for the before- and after-school programs of full-day kindergarten is due to a lack of information. Speaking as a parent of a child beginning full-day kindergarten in September with the Durham Catholic ... and more »

United Way After School Program In Plainfield Receives $40000 Grant - NJ TODAY

United Way After School Program In Plainfield Receives $40000 Grant NJ TODAY “This award represents PSEG's continuing commitment to and recognition of the impact of after school programs in Union county.” “The broad objectives of this program will be to help increase student literacy and language skills, improve study habits ...

SKECHERS Foundation Launches After-School Shoe Design Program for Students ... - Business Wire (press release)

SKECHERS Foundation Launches After-School Shoe Design Program for Students ... Business Wire (press release) Founded by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a leading national provider of year-round, school-based, comprehensive after-school programs that equip children with the skills and experiences needed to become ... and more »

TriBeCa's PS 150 Could Lose After-School Program to Budget Cuts - DNAinfo

TriBeCa's PS 150 Could Lose After-School Program to Budget Cuts DNAinfo One option would be to spread the cuts over the hundreds of after-school programs across the state, rather than singling out the 50 programs, including PS 150, whose contracts were up this year, Townley said. Community Board 1's Youth and Education ...

Rockford school zones put crimp in busing to out-of-school care - Rockford Register Star

Rockford school zones put crimp in busing to out-of-school care Rockford Register Star Jalon Benson, 9, can't attend the after-school programs if the district won't bus him there from Haskell Elementary School. “That would be detrimental to us,” said his mother, Tirah Brown. “If the bus brought him home, no one would be there. ... and more »

Atlantic City's after-school and summer school programs could be eliminated ... - Press of Atlantic City

Atlantic City's after-school and summer school programs could be eliminated ... Press of Atlantic City The district hopes it can secure additional federal grants to continue the after-school programs, Mooney said. Board President Shay Steele said he expects more discussions on the budget and possibly some modifications to save the programs before the ... and more »

Teachers, parents fight for after school programs - Fox 59

Teachers, parents fight for after school programs Fox 59 That's why educators spoke at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday, to stress the importance of after school programs to lawmakers. By News Staff Fox59 Educators in Indiana hope state lawmakers will be kind to after school programs. ...

Despite cuts, Ashland High debuts "Chicago" - KTVL

Despite cuts, Ashland High debuts "Chicago" KTVL In many cases, after-school programs are the first to get cut. "We need to encourage our students to find expression in whatever way they can," said Betsy Bishop, the Ashland High theater producer. "They may be a CEO, they may be a business person, ... and more »

Rockwall ISD to expand ROCK program - Examiner.com

Rockwall ISD to expand ROCK program Examiner.com For most parents who are not able to pick up their chidren from school, they are at after school programs at child care centers. This program will provide these parents an opportunity to have after school care and enrichment for their child at their ... and more »

School van driver charged with raping Revere child - The Daily Item of Lynn

School van driver charged with raping Revere child The Daily Item of Lynn He said Lara contracted with parents to transport children to after-school programs. "We tell parents, 'Leave your children in school; we'll take care of them until 6,'" Dakin said. District Attorney Daniel Conley credited the girl with telling her ... and more »

Cartoonists from YMCA program at Madison School hit Comicon convention - Westseattleherald.com

Cartoonists from YMCA program at Madison School hit Comicon convention Westseattleherald.com Budget cuts jeopardize this and other after school programs there. LR: WSHS student Allye Nelson dressed as Flygirl, Chief Sealth's Rachel Townsend as Alice in Wonderland, Zach Scott, WSHS alumni as the Mad Hatter, Lindon Schaab of WSHS and Running ... and more »

Quincy After School Child Care gets McDonald's grant - The Patriot Ledger

Quincy After School Child Care gets McDonald's grant The Patriot Ledger A nonprofit agency that runs after-school programs in Quincy schools will be adding a computer lab thanks to a grant from McDonald's. Quincy After School Child Care will use an $8000 grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of ... and more »