Wednesday, January 30, 2013

After-school programs crucial in STEM education - Baltimore Sun

After-school programs crucial in STEM education
Baltimore Sun
Op-ed contributor Brian Gaines is right that we've got a long way to go when it comes to making sure Maryland's next generation is sufficiently educated in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("No. 1 isn't good enough," Jan. 23). But he ...

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Column: After-school programs on the way in Salem - The Salem News

Column: After-school programs on the way in Salem
The Salem News
Keeping this definition of quality in mind, the Salem Public Schools and Salem CyberSpace recently received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for $168,000 to support after-school programs at Collins Middle School. The programs will be free ...

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Policy Forces Cancellation of Outside After-School Programs - Northwest Arkansas News

Policy Forces Cancellation of Outside After-School Programs
Northwest Arkansas News
Hundreds of girls enrolled in an after-school program may end up using outside facilities or waiting until 5:30 p.m. to meet because of new, strict enforcement of a district policy regarding facility use.

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Investment made in after-school programs - Sackville Tribune Post

Investment made in after-school programs
Sackville Tribune Post
RIVERVIEW, N.B. – The provincial government is investing $52,000 in after-school programs in certain areas of the province. Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister Dorothy Shephard made the announcement at the Riverview Boys and Girls Club.



Bronx Town Hall meeting on Saturday to discuss the uncertain future of after ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Bronx Town Hall meeting on Saturday to discuss the uncertain future of after ...
New York Daily News
In the report, the organization surveyed staffers from some 400 child care and after school programs. The survey found that the majority of the child care and after school program providers said it was “extremely or somewhat difficult” to fundraise or ...