Monday, August 27, 2012

More parents using before-, after-school care in Hernando because of new bell ... - Tampabay.com

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More parents using before-, after-school care in Hernando because of new bell ...
Tampabay.com
A week into the new school year, before- and after-school programs in all of the district's elementary, K-8 and middle schools are seeing a spike in participation. "(Parents) can no longer drop their kids at school because they already need to be at ...



YMCA sets after-school programs at Blue Heron, Chimacum Creek Primary - Port Townsend Leader

YMCA sets after-school programs at Blue Heron, Chimacum Creek Primary
Port Townsend Leader
YMCA sets after-school programs at Blue Heron, Chimacum Creek Primary. The Jefferson County YMCA is hosting an after-school program again this year at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, and is starting a program at Chimacum Creek Primary ...



Van Bramer begins school supplies drive at LIC library - TimesLedger

TimesLedger

Van Bramer begins school supplies drive at LIC library
TimesLedger
Children from the Jacob Riis Settlement House thank City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (c.) for saving after-school programs during an announcement of the councilman's third annual school supply drive. By Rebecca Henely. TimesLedger Newspapers ...



Registration ongoing for Prescott YMCA after-school programs - Prescott Daily Courier

Registration ongoing for Prescott YMCA after-school programs
Prescott Daily Courier
"The Prescott YMCA, a leading non-profit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and a pioneer in after-school programs, offers quality after-school offerings to help youth learn, grow and thrive," states a news ...

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After-school programs ready - Muskogee Daily Phoenix

After-school programs ready
Muskogee Daily Phoenix
Youngsters and teens have a variety of opportunities to gain new skills or improve their education at Muskogee after-school programs. They'll begin Wednesday at the Martin Luther King Center, 627 N. Third St. Muskogee Teen Center will be open 3 to 7 p ...



Brooklyn's Best After-School Programs - DNAinfo

Brooklyn's Best After-School Programs
DNAinfo
The roundup of after-school programs ready for students this fall offer children fun and safe places to polish of their homework or maybe even pick up a new skill. From foreign language classes at the Language and Laughter Studio or a kids' band at the ...

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Kids must be engaged after school to succeed academically, expert says - DesMoinesRegister.com

Kids must be engaged after school to succeed academically, expert says
DesMoinesRegister.com
One of the most effective before- and after-school programs nationally is the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center initiative, which provides enrichment activities at high-poverty schools, Peterson said. The program is in dozens of ...

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School closings: Area private schools and daycares - WALA-TV FOX10

School closings: Area private schools and daycares
WALA-TV FOX10
Boys and Girls Club, Mobile, will have no after school programs Monday and Tuesday. Calvary Christian School, Mobile, will be closed Monday-Wednesday. Cottage Hill Christian School will be closed Monday-Wednesday. First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores ...

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DC after-school programs get caught up in immigration politics - Washington Post (blog)

Washington Times

DC after-school programs get caught up in immigration politics
Washington Post (blog)
D.C. Public Schools students for the first time are being asked for citizenship information to enroll in after-school programs. (Marvin Joseph - WASHINGTON POST) An odd news release issued today by Mayor Vincent C. Gray's office highlighted concerns ...
D.C. clarifies error on after-school program At issue a release citing the ...Washington Times

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Saginaw School District seeks after school programs after losing - The Saginaw News - MLive.com

Saginaw School District seeks after school programs after losing
The Saginaw News - MLive.com
District leaders are looking to the business community for support, he said, and will offer paid before and after school programs for children. One of the approximately 50 people in attendance asked Jenkins about families who couldn't afford such programs.

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Paying it Forward By Swiping for Kids - Huffington Post

Paying it Forward By Swiping for Kids
Huffington Post
Shelly further says, "I am involved in projects that provide funding for schools for music, arts, sports and after school programs that are very unique. It costs the taxpayers nothing, consumers nothing and business nothing. It is a very new and ...



After-School All-Stars Launches North Texas Chapter, Expanding After-School ... - Equities.com

After-School All-Stars Launches North Texas Chapter, Expanding After-School ...
Equities.com
9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit After-School All-Stars (ASAS) today announced the launch of its 13th chapter, ASAS North Texas, which will provide year-round, comprehensive, school-based after-school programs to keep local at-risk youth safe ...

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After-school specials: Innovative programs engage teens before they go home - MinnPost.com (blog)

MinnPost.com (blog)

After-school specials: Innovative programs engage teens before they go home
MinnPost.com (blog)
St. Paul mayor gets national honor for promoting after-school programs · Filling the learning gap helps close the achievement gap · Pollen newsletter Volume 45 · Pollen newsletter Volume 46: Lars shares the love · YPN5Q: STLF co-founder Irene Fernando ...


Thursday, August 2, 2012

Registration for Holden Before and After School programs starts Aug. 1 - Worcester Telegram

Registration for Holden Before and After School programs starts Aug. 1
Worcester Telegram
HOLDEN — Registration for the Holden Recreation Department's Before and After School programs for the 2012-13 school year in the Holden elementary schools begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 1. Registration is available online only. You must have a household ...



Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Tools For Back-to-School Campaign - Sacramento Bee

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Tools For Back-to-School Campaign
Sacramento Bee
... and school supplies for thousands of Boys & Girls Club youth. A dynamic advocacy event will raise awareness about all the things kids need for academic success, including quality after-school programs to support and reinforce what they learn in school.
Boys and Girls Club hits fundraising markDurham Herald Sun

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

YMCA encourages importance of after school programs - Houston Chronicle

YMCA encourages importance of after school programs
Houston Chronicle
As the nation's largest private provider of after school programs, YMCAs actively work to meet the demand of serving more youth in communities across the nation, according to the YMCA release. A report by the YMCA of the USA, Dartmouth Medical School ...

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After-School Programs And Activities Will Benefit From State Grants - Essential Public Radio

Chicago Tribune

After-School Programs And Activities Will Benefit From State Grants
Essential Public Radio
Nearly $20 million is being directed to bolster after-school activities for at-risk students across the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded grants to 61 school districts, education and youth organizations to enhance ...
Is Education on the Cusp of a Turnaround?Huffington Post (blog)
Philadelphia schools plan to spend big on a reform fantasyPhiladelphia Inquirer

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Registration for Holden Before and After School programs starts Aug. 1 - Worcester Telegram

Registration for Holden Before and After School programs starts Aug. 1
Worcester Telegram
HOLDEN — Registration for the Holden Recreation Department's Before and After School programs for the 2012-13 school year in the Holden elementary schools begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 1. Registration is available online only. You must have a household ...



Saturday's SHA event aims to ease loss of grant funding - Statesville Record & Landmark

Saturday's SHA event aims to ease loss of grant funding
Statesville Record & Landmark
The Statesville Housing Authority (SHA) is conducting a fish fry and car wash on Saturday to try and recover some of the $140000 in grant funds the organization is losing in the coming school year and spread the word about its free after-school programs.



Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Tools For Back-to-School Campaign - Sacramento Bee

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Tools For Back-to-School Campaign
Sacramento Bee
... and school supplies for thousands of Boys & Girls Club youth. A dynamic advocacy event will raise awareness about all the things kids need for academic success, including quality after-school programs to support and reinforce what they learn in school.
Boys and Girls Club hits fundraising markDurham Herald Sun

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YMCA to get families ready for school at annual bash - Sun-Sentinel

YMCA to get families ready for school at annual bash
Sun-Sentinel
A family event, parents can register their children for after-school programs and in honor of its 40th anniversary, the YMCA is waiving the registration fees. In addition, new members who sign up at the event for the Y's programs, will pay a reduced ...

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