After-school programs have real value - Bismarck Tribune

After-school programs have real value Bismarck Tribune After-school programs were created for Bismarck-Mandan elementary school children in response to a real need: supervised, educational and recreational programs for younger students, from after the final school bell and until their parents come home ... and more »

Y announces after-school programs - Fairfield Citizen

Y announces after-school programs Fairfield Citizen "The combination of enrichment and extended learning opportunities is essential to increasing children's success in school," said Tasha Dennison, senior director of the Family Y's Child Care and School Age programs. "YMCA after-school programs promote ...

Bakersfield after-school programs hope to interest children in college ... - KERO-TV 23

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Bakersfield after-school programs hope to interest children in college ... KERO-TV 23 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Thousands of kids are back in the classroom and while a big chunk of their day will be spent at school, what you do with them after school is just as important. After school programs are a key way for students to extend their ...

Pre-school programs pay off, need support - MyCentralJersey.com

Pre-school programs pay off, need support MyCentralJersey.com Among these are after-school programs, summer programs, parent engagement and enrichment programs designed to help close the academic achievement gap. Sociologists Farkas and Beron (2004) studied the research on 6,800 children from ages 3 to 12 ...

Emphasis on truancy, after-school programs at juvenile justice conference in ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Emphasis on truancy, after-school programs at juvenile justice conference in ... Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ -- Leaders at a juvenile justice conference in Santa Cruz on Friday said that preventing truancy and increasing high-school graduation rates could mean fewer juvenile and adult offenders in the coming years. The Criminal Justice Council of ...

YMCA?To Offer After-School Programs - Jamestown Post Journal

YMCA?To Offer After-School Programs Jamestown Post Journal Combining play with academics, the Y's afterschool program provides learning enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition. It also provides children with an extra support system to help them achieve and reach their full ...

What's New at the “Q”? Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs ... - Muskogee Daily Phoenix

What's New at the “Q”? Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs ... Muskogee Daily Phoenix Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs begin. Anonymous The Muskogee Phoenix Tue Aug 20, 2013, 10:27 AM CDT. Congratulations to the winners of the school backpacks! Now that school has started, we are making plans for after-school ...

City gets $57000 for after-school programs - Sandyjournal

City gets $57000 for after-school programs Sandyjournal The current after-school programs are academically-based, but also include recreation and youth development provided by the Sandy Club – A Safe Place For Boys and Girls. They typically include a snack, time for school work, recreation time and a full ...

After-school programs seek help - Bismarck Tribune

After-school programs seek help Bismarck Tribune BISMARCK, N.D. — After-school programs provided by Bismarck's Life After School Time and Missouri Regional Educational Cooperative are putting families on wait lists for the upcoming school year due to a shortage in employees. BLAST, which in an ...

Grant cuts force closure of GISD after-school programs - Daily News - Galveston County

Grant cuts force closure of GISD after-school programs Daily News - Galveston County GALVESTON — After-school programs at seven Galveston Independent School District schools have been canceled this year after the district was not chosen to continue receiving federal dollars that had paid for the programs since 2008. Ball High School ... and more »

What's New at the “Q”? Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs ... - Muskogee Daily Phoenix

What's New at the “Q”? Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs ... Muskogee Daily Phoenix Congrats to backpack winners; after-school programs begin. Anonymous The Muskogee Phoenix Tue Aug 20, 2013, 10:27 AM CDT. Congratulations to the winners of the school backpacks! Now that school has started, we are making plans for after-school ...

After-school programs help to close the gaps - Gazettextra (blog)

After-school programs help to close the gaps Gazettextra (blog) Many folks think that after-school programs are just a safe place for children to be until parents can pick them up after work. While safety is important, copious research complied by the Afterschool Alliance shows that quality after-school programs ...

After-school programs help to close the gaps - Janesville Gazette (blog)

After-school programs help to close the gaps Janesville Gazette (blog) Carrie and Beth are teaming up for this entry to discuss how to get the most for your kids in the time between school and dinner. Many folks think that after-school programs are just a safe place for children to be until parents can pick them up after ...

Benefits of after-school programs - KETK

Benefits of after-school programs KETK Tyler, Texas — In a few weeks schools across East Texas will start which means many working parents will be placing their children in after-school care. After-school programs are offered at a variety of places such as schools, churches, and community ...

Food 4 Less/Foods Co Stores Launch Campaign to Benefit After-School Programs - PR Newswire (press release)

Food 4 Less/Foods Co Stores Launch Campaign to Benefit After-School Programs PR Newswire (press release) Food 4 Less and Foods Co customers and associates can support after-school programs in their local schools through the supermarket chain's nonprofit arm, The Food 4 Less/Foods Co Fund, by donating their spare change in collection canisters located at ...

Pittsburg school trustees award after-school contracts for junior highs - Contra Costa Times

Pittsburg school trustees award after-school contracts for junior highs Contra Costa Times Under the junior high contract approved by trustees, STS Academy will provide before- and after-school programs that are offered for free and include homework help and enrichment programs such as recreational, arts and leadership activities at Hillview ...

Ralphs Grocery Company Launches Charitable Campaign to Benefit After ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Ralphs Grocery Company Launches Charitable Campaign to Benefit After ... PR Newswire (press release) Ralphs customers and associates can support after-school programs in their local schools through the supermarket chain's nonprofit arm, The Ralphs Fund, by donating their spare change in collection canisters located at the checkstands in their ... and more »

After-school programs have real value - Bismarck Tribune

After-school programs have real value Bismarck Tribune After-school programs were created for Bismarck-Mandan elementary school children in response to a real need: supervised, educational and recreational programs for younger students, from after the final school bell and until their parents come home ... and more »

Debate goes on over Collier after-school programs - NBC2 News

Debate goes on over Collier after-school programs NBC2 News An eyebrow-raising controversy for many parents in Collier County is running out of time to come up with a solution. The school district cut some after-school programs and it comes with a price tag for parents -- something many say they can't afford ...

YMCA after-school programs keep Oklahoma City-area kids occupied - NewsOK.com

YMCA after-school programs keep Oklahoma City-area kids occupied NewsOK.com Providing young people with opportunities to continue to learn and engage in meaningful activities at the end of the school day can boost success, and the YMCA offers after-school programs that focus on learning. The YMCA's Afterschool Program combines ...

Emphasis on truancy, after-school programs at juvenile justice conference in ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Emphasis on truancy, after-school programs at juvenile justice conference in ... Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ -- Leaders at a juvenile justice conference in Santa Cruz on Friday said that preventing truancy and increasing high-school graduation rates could mean fewer juvenile and adult offenders in the coming years. The Criminal Justice Council of ...

Woodbridge Youth Services gears up for fall with after-school programs - Amity Observer

Woodbridge Youth Services gears up for fall with after-school programs Amity Observer Woodbridge Youth Services gears up for fall with after-school programs. By Bettina Thiel on August 5, 2013 in Lead News, School News · 0 Comments. Come September, Woodbridge Youth Services will continue with the photography and cooking class for ...

4-H to Enhance Existing After-school Programs with $200000 Grant from MetLife ... - PR Newswire (press release)

4-H to Enhance Existing After-school Programs with $200000 Grant from MetLife ... PR Newswire (press release) CHEVY CHASE, Md., Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4-H Council has received a grant of $200,000 from MetLife Foundation to enhance after-school programs in four states. MetLife Foundation funding for 4-H Afterschool will provide 250 ... and more »

After-school programs receive needed boost - Polkio.com

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After-school programs receive needed boost Polkio.com The grants will help fund the districts' after-school programs. Funded through the federal Title IV-B program, part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the grants are awarded to districts with high-poverty schools to improve student ...

Portland-area districts win millions for after-school programs - OregonLive.com

Portland-area districts win millions for after-school programs OregonLive.com Jim Zaworski, left,co-directed William Walker Elementary School's 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant back in 2007. Now his school and others will get new or upgraded after-school programs thanks to $2 million federal grants won by about 20 ...

Lake County ends busing to after school programs - WFTV Orlando

Lake County ends busing to after school programs WFTV Orlando Freddy Williams, the local director for the Boys and Girls Clubs, said the decision will be very hard on the mostly lower-income parents whose children attend the after school programs. "This is the program that helps those parents that need us the ...

Old Colony YMCA before, after-school programs - Wicked Local Kingston

Old Colony YMCA before, after-school programs Wicked Local Kingston The Old Colony YMCA Before and After-school programs are accepting registrations for ages 5 to12 years old for the upcoming school year. The Y programs are located right at the Kingston Elementary school for the Before School program for both schools ...

State council will evaluate extended learning school programs - Pegasus News

State council will evaluate extended learning school programs Pegasus News ... executive director for the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time, said creating an oversight system for extended learning time programs will benefit the council as it assesses how to leverage available resources to design effective after-school ...

Bus service to return for West Orange students in after-school p - 12 News ... - 12NewsNow.Com

Bus service to return for West Orange students in after-school p - 12 News ... 12NewsNow.Com At a special meeting Monday, the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to reinstate bus service for after-school programs at West Orange-Stark High and West Orange-Stark Middle School. The service will be ... and more »

McCormick Foundation grants $455000 for youth and education programs ... - WGN Radio

McCormick Foundation grants $455000 for youth and education programs ... WGN Radio Young Men's Educational Network will receive $10,000 for the Education after school programs, which include individual academic tutoring, an on-line accelerated reading and math assessment program, mentoring, life skills seminars and college ...

Portland-area districts win millions for after-school programs heavy on ... - OregonLive.com

Portland-area districts win millions for after-school programs heavy on ... OregonLive.com Jim Zaworski, left,co-directed William Walker Elementary School's 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant back in 2007. Now his school and others will get new or upgraded after-school programs thanks to $2 million federal grants won by about 20 ...

Register for Bernalillo County after-school programs - KOB.com

Register for Bernalillo County after-school programs KOB.com Register for Bernalillo County after-school programs. Posted at: 07/22/2013 7:26 AM By: Nikki Ibarra, KOB Eyewitness News 4. Registration for after-school programs in Bernalillo County start Monday. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and it's on a first ...

Teaming up to create healthier after school programs - Stamford Plus Magazine

Teaming up to create healthier after school programs Stamford Plus Magazine The Norwalk Health Department, the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, and the Norwalk YMCA are working together to ensure that health and wellness continue to be a big part of Columbus Magnet Elementary School's after school program.

Local YMCA Offers After School Programs - Patch.com

Local YMCA Offers After School Programs Patch.com If you are looking for a safe and fun place for your child to go after school this year, you should check out the Robert Fowler Family YMCA's After School Programs. When children enter the Y's After School program a world of imagination, growth and fun ...

Lake County ends busing to after school programs - WFTV Orlando

Lake County ends busing to after school programs WFTV Orlando Freddy Williams, the local director for the Boys and Girls Clubs, said the decision will be very hard on the mostly lower-income parents whose children attend the after school programs. "This is the program that helps those parents that need us the ...

Your Choise of After School Programs Will Make the Difference in Your Child's ... - Watch List News (press release)

Your Choise of After School Programs Will Make the Difference in Your Child's ... Watch List News (press release) Summer is halfway over and the start of school will be upon parents faster than they realize. According to Master Gary A. Schill, a leading authority on Child and Family Development, a parent's choice for their children's after school will make a huge ... and more »

Schuyler County after school programs in jeopardy - YNN

Schuyler County after school programs in jeopardy YNN Two school districts in the Southern Tier are facing another challenge and now they're looking to the public for help. The Odessa-Montour and Watkins Glen central school districts did not receive a federal grant this year, putting after school programs ...

After-School Program Providers in the US Industry Market Research Report Now ... - Watch List News (press release)

After-School Program Providers in the US Industry Market Research Report Now ... Watch List News (press release) According to the most recent 2009 survey conducted by the Afterschool Alliance, about 8.4 million children participate in after-school programs nationwide for an average of 8.1 hours per week. Despite the number of children in after-school programs ... and more »

Your Choise of After School Programs Will Make the Difference in Your Child's ... - Watch List News (press release)

Your Choise of After School Programs Will Make the Difference in Your Child's ... Watch List News (press release) Summer is halfway over and the start of school will be upon parents faster than they realize. According to Master Gary A. Schill, a leading authority on Child and Family Development, a parent's choice for their children's after school will make a huge ...

Arizona directory lists options for programs outside school hours - East Valley Tribune

Arizona directory lists options for programs outside school hours East Valley Tribune Arizona directory lists options for programs outside school hours. Story · Comments. Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size: Larger font size. Previous Next. After-school programs. Tim Hacker ...

Lake after-school programs lose busing because of budget cutbacks - Orlando Sentinel

Lake after-school programs lose busing because of budget cutbacks Orlando Sentinel More than 150 Lake County schoolchildren won't be getting bus rides to their usual after-school programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs thanks to transportation cutbacks scheduled to take effect next month. Lake school-transportation staffers are slashing ... Boys & Girls Clubs Brings After-School FocusMemphis Daily News all 11 news articles »

House Bill Would Cut After School Program Funding, Create Block Grant - Youth Today

House Bill Would Cut After School Program Funding, Create Block Grant Youth Today Instead, the Student Success Act channels funding into a new Local Competitive Block Grant program, which could be used to support before and after school programs - though block grant funds could also be used for teacher recruitment and pay, school ... and more »

Teaming up to create healthier after school programs - Stamford Plus Magazine

Teaming up to create healthier after school programs Stamford Plus Magazine The Norwalk Health Department, the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, and the Norwalk YMCA are working together to ensure that health and wellness continue to be a big part of Columbus Magnet Elementary School's after school program.

Local YMCA Offers After School Programs - Patch.com

Local YMCA Offers After School Programs Patch.com If you are looking for a safe and fun place for your child to go after school this year, you should check out the Robert Fowler Family YMCA's After School Programs. When children enter the Y's After School program a world of imagination, growth and fun ...

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce to host boat cruise supporting after school ... - Boston.com

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce to host boat cruise supporting after school ... Boston.com Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce to host boat cruise supporting after school programs. Posted by Terri Ogan July 23, 2013 10:12 AM. Comments (); E-mail story; Print story. E-mail this article. To: Invalid E-mail address. Add a personal message:(80 ...

Registration to start for after-school programs - Today's News-Herald

Registration to start for after-school programs Today's News-Herald The After School Programs take place at each local elementary school starting Aug. 5, the first day of the 2013-14 school year. Children attending kindergarten through grade six are eligible to participate in structured and fun activities in a safe ...

Collier parents protest after school changes - NBC2 News

Collier parents protest after school changes NBC2 News Today we spoke with Laurel Oak Elementary parent and attorney Steve Bracci--who filed a legal challenge against the process the school board used to cut after school programs--such as Sports Club. The new programs implemented by principals are set to ... and more »

The secret war on afterschool programs - Washington Post (blog)

The secret war on afterschool programs Washington Post (blog) alliance The Obama administration has for some time been supporting the expansion of learning time in school — which sounds useful but often isn't — by diverting money intended for afterschool programs, many of which are high quality and offer ...

Northwoods Schools Receive Funding for After School Programs - Wjjq

Northwoods Schools Receive Funding for After School Programs Wjjq Northwoods Schools Receive Funding for After School Programs. Home » Northwoods Schools Receive Funding for After School Programs. 18 Jul News. Several Northwoods schools are among those receiving funding to continue with after school activities.