Sunday, May 29, 2011

Pascha Griffiths: Founder of Beloved Quilts - Patch.com

Pascha Griffiths: Founder of Beloved Quilts
Patch.com
... Factory Inc. It's a non-profit organization she's put a lot of heart and soul into that aims to empower youth through the process of improving their communities by way of community service camps, after-school programs and teacher-training programs. ...



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 ...

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Saturday's Sound-Off - The Mercury

Saturday's Sound-Off
The Mercury
In response to the caller asking what Terri Lampe has done for the school and community, in the past two years she has successfully brought in $2.5 million in grants and funding for projects like Weather Bug, after school programs, field trips, ...

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After-school programs on the chopping block - Downtown Express

After-school programs on the chopping block
Downtown Express
Financing after-school programs is “the best investment we can make,” according to District One Councilmember Margaret Chin, who helped restore the programs' funding last year for the current school year. “All of you are going to be leaders in our city ...


Friday, May 27, 2011

Ahwatukee non-profit part of student health, exercise effort - Arizona Republic

Ahwatukee non-profit part of student health, exercise effort
Arizona Republic
Beginning next school year, Kidz for Life will offer twice-weekly in-school health classes and provide free after-school programs emphasizing exercise and leadership activities. "The partnership that we've formed with Kidz for Life and THANX is ...



Bonita Springs YMCA has suitor in Sarasota - The News-Press

Bonita Springs YMCA has suitor in Sarasota
The News-Press
"We would definitely be interested in after-school programs, before-school programs." No agreement has been reached, but he said South County Y representatives plan to continue talking with Y of the Palms, which governs the Bonita and Greater Naples ...

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Oakland budget ought to keep kids program in play - San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland budget ought to keep kids program in play
San Francisco Chronicle
The money is used to help fund more than 60 after-school programs in the Oakland public schools, a half-dozen early childhood centers, county-sponsored wellness programs and more. So, in essence, a city that cannot pay its own bills still supplements ...

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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 ...

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

After-school funding has some worried in Englewood - NorthJersey.com

After-school funding has some worried in Englewood
NorthJersey.com
ENGLEWOOD — Mitch Schonfeld, chief executive of the Bergen Family Center, wants residents to ask state lawmakers to reinstate funding for New Jersey After 3, which helps finance after-school programs throughout the state, including in ...



Crocker Care gets reprieve - Amherst Bulletin

Crocker Care gets reprieve
Amherst Bulletin
Meanwhile, Geryk plans to continue talking to Crocker Care Director Kathy Edgell about her goal of having consistent fees and policies among the public and private after-school programs at Amherst's three elementary schools. ...



Rapier Charitable Trust donates $500000 to transit - San Antonio Express

Rapier Charitable Trust donates $500000 to transit
San Antonio Express
The funds will go towards providing children with daily transportation to Boys and Girls Club after-school programs for school districts like Harlandale. “Many of the kids parents work and can't take them to the after school programs,” said George ...



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 ...

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Youth Guidance raises record-breaking funds as it celebrates 'Becoming A Man ... - TribLocal

TribLocal

Youth Guidance raises record-breaking funds as it celebrates 'Becoming A Man ...
TribLocal
It serves approximately 14000 students in more than 70 Chicago Public Schools each year with before and after school programs, counseling and school-change initiatives. “Youth Guidance delivers a wide range of school-based programs and services to ...

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Corruption Figures Linked to School - LoanSafe

Corruption Figures Linked to School
LoanSafe
The school aimed to serve low-income students struggling in traditional settings through character-building curriculum and after-school programs at the Boys and Girls Club of the Victor Va ll ey. T heoriginal site was at the club, on Montezuma Street ...



Manchester Early Learning Center Set to Expand This Fall - Patch.com

Manchester Early Learning Center Set to Expand This Fall
Patch.com
The Manchester Early Learning Center, which currently operates preschool as well as before and after school programs at four sites in town, will expand to 11 locations this fall. By Chris Seymour | Email the author | 5:00am The Manchester Early ...


Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Parents seek information regarding proposed county park changes - Tbo.com

Parents seek information regarding proposed county park changes
Tbo.com
The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department would no longer offer after-school programs beginning in August. Attendees would be encouraged to enroll in other programs such as those offered by the Hillsborough County school ...



Federal trial over Indio task force grant continues today - The Desert Sun

Federal trial over Indio task force grant continues today
The Desert Sun
During testimony today, Esmeralda, a retired director of supplemental services and after school programs said she realized after examining the grant application that the district was not going to receive direct funding as had originally been indicated ...



High risk for dropping out, one CPS teen is fighting the odds - Medill Reports: Chicago

High risk for dropping out, one CPS teen is fighting the odds
Medill Reports: Chicago
But, one official said, until all Chicago neighborhood schools can provide adequate curriculum, teachers and opportunities, after-school programs will continue to help students realize their full potential. The official, Rebecca Bunn, director of the ...



Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available - KCEN-TV

Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available
KCEN-TV
In addition to their children having a place to go, there's another reason these after school programs are now helping parents. They're cost effective. That's important as prices rise on gasoline and food. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director ...

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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 ...

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Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs - ESPN

Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs
ESPN
Fabolous stopped by ESPN's studios Wednesday to appear on "First Take" to talk about the best plays in the NBA postseason. "I used to be a pretty good player back in the day," said the New York hip-hop star, who acts like he's ancient ...



Celebrities Honored at 10th Annual ... - Eurweb.com

Celebrities Honored at 10th Annual ...
Eurweb.com
*The US Dream Academy is celebrating its' 10th “Power of a Dream” Gala on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Washington, DC to benefit their nationally recognized after-school programs for children at risk. The event will be held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel ...



Pittsburgh Public Schools Adopt Carnegie Learning® Math - PR Newswire (press release)

Pittsburgh Public Schools Adopt Carnegie Learning® Math
PR Newswire (press release)
The blended software and textbook solution was adopted as an intervention program for 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools students in the 2010-2011 school year and the software was also used in after school programs. The program will be implemented again in ...

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Supervisor-Elect Dave Pine To Be Sworn In Today - Patch.com

Supervisor-Elect Dave Pine To Be Sworn In Today
Patch.com
The Redwood City Police Activities League helps operate a community center at the school that connects kids to after-school programs, athletic programs and various social support services for families. "The school becomes a center for all the services ...

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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 »


Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available - KCEN-TV

Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available
KCEN-TV
In addition to their children having a place to go, there's another reason these after school programs are now helping parents. They're cost effective. That's important as prices rise on gasoline and food. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director ...

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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 ...

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Schools Face $100 million cut in state funding - Kiowa County Signal

Schools Face $100 million cut in state funding
Kiowa County Signal
50 percent reduction in After-School Programs: This cut impacts state funding for after-school programs and middle school after-school programs by 50 percent, to $187500 and $125000, respectively. Cut Agriculture in the Classroom: This program, ...

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Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available - KCEN-TV

Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available
KCEN-TV
In addition to their children having a place to go, there's another reason these after school programs are now helping parents. They're cost effective. That's important as prices rise on gasoline and food. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director ...

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...


Friday, May 20, 2011

How Kansas Budget Cuts Will Affect School Aid Programs - WIBW

How Kansas Budget Cuts Will Affect School Aid Programs
WIBW
50 percent reduction in After-School Programs: This cut impacts state funding for after-school programs and middle school after-school programs by 50 percent, to $187500 and $125000, respectively. This program, one of the oldest grant programs, ...

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

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. ...



Battery Park City Middle Schoolers Fight to Save After-School Program - DNAinfo

Battery Park City Middle Schoolers Fight to Save After-School Program
DNAinfo
The city, in order to cut its budget, has slashed all of IS 289's after-school funding, which pays for the sports teams, the theater program, robotics club, rock band, art classes and more, along with the after-school programs at more than two-dozen ...


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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 ...

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STEM education a hands-on program - Ahwatukee Foothills News

STEM education a hands-on program
Ahwatukee Foothills News
The outreach program, which is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, began development in 2007 as after-school programs taught by doctoral students at four Mesa Public Schools before joining forces with the Kyrene School District in ...

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Hillsborough County Hosting Public Meeting on After School Programs - Patch.com

Hillsborough County Hosting Public Meeting on After School Programs
Patch.com
The fourth of eight meetings about after school programs in Hillsborough County began at 6 pm at Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Northdale. Bobbi Davis, who works in the resource ...

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Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs - ESPN

Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs
ESPN
Fabolous stopped by ESPN's studios Wednesday to appear on "First Take" to talk about the best plays in the NBA postseason. "I used to be a pretty good player back in the day," said the New York hip-hop star, who acts like he's ancient ...


Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs - ESPN

Fabolous talks NBA plays, after-school programs
ESPN
Fabolous stopped by ESPN's studios Wednesday to appear on "First Take" to talk about the best plays in the NBA postseason. "I used to be a pretty good player back in the day," said the New York hip-hop star, who acts like he's ancient ...



Athens School District referendum passes - Wausau Daily Herald

Athens School District referendum passes
Wausau Daily Herald
The move will give the district the money it needs to retain a variety of educational programs, ranging from high school science, Spanish and agriculture to after-school programs at the elementary and middle schools, school leaders said. ...

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COMMUNITY LEADERS CALL FOR RESTORATION OF STATE FUNDING FOR LOCAL EDUCATION ... - Decatur Tribune

COMMUNITY LEADERS CALL FOR RESTORATION OF STATE FUNDING FOR LOCAL EDUCATION ...
Decatur Tribune
“It is no secret that the state's budget crisis has had a major impact on social services including after school programs, violence prevention efforts and other supports for youth and families.” Last year, Workforce Investment Solutions of Macon County ...

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Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available - KCEN-TV

Attendance at after school programs surge; affordable summer options available
KCEN-TV
In addition to their children having a place to go, there's another reason these after school programs are now helping parents. They're cost effective. That's important as prices rise on gasoline and food. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director ...