De Blasio condems loss of 30000 after-school seats - Amsterdam News

De Blasio condems loss of 30000 after-school seats Amsterdam News “After-school programs are widely hailed for strengthening a child's learning in the classroom, providing positive alternatives for youths and putting young people on an overall positive path toward the future,” said De Blasio in a press release. 2014 City Budget Deal Gets Mostly Warm Reception From Queens' PolsThe Forum Newsgroup all 22 news articles »

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives grant to open after-school programs - Laramie Boomerang

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives grant to open after-school programs Laramie Boomerang The after-school programs, which have yet to be named, are going to run from the time students get out of school until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Linford and the Junior High, MacDuff said. MacDuff said programs would focus on being fun and ...

NCLUSD hikes fees for after-school programs - Gustine Press-Standard

NCLUSD hikes fees for after-school programs Gustine Press-Standard NEWMAN – Some students in elementary after-school programs will pay a higher fee next year. School board members last week approved an increase in the daily participation fee from $1 to $1.38 in order to essentially keep existing services in place.

New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Tarrytowns lose grants for after ... - The Journal News | LoHud.com

New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Tarrytowns lose grants for after ... The Journal News | LoHud.com PORT CHESTER — Thousands of children in four Westchester County school districts will lose the chance to attend free after-school programs in the fall, with the loss of federal funds aimed at high-poverty areas. New Rochelle, White Plains, Port ...

Credit Christian Perkins - Patch.com

Credit Christian Perkins Patch.com YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs. Wyckoff middle school students may soon see an expanded offering of extracurriculars, according to a pitch by the Wyckoff YMCA to take over after school programming at Eisenhower.

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity - UC Los Angeles

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity UC Los Angeles Findings from this study indicate that after-school programs have the potential to provide opportunities for enhanced physical activity and the development of healthy habits in children from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who may have limited ... and more »

Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs - Bakersfield Californian

Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs Bakersfield Californian Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs. 1 of 2. By Henry A. Barrios / The Californian. Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield, Zane Smith, lines up with the children to be chosen for a team activity at the club ...

YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs - Patch.com

YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs Patch.com Wyckoff middle school students may soon see an expanded offering of extracurriculars, according to a pitch by the Wyckoff YMCA to take over after school programming at Eisenhower. Superintendent Richard Kuder said that under new state regulations, the ...

8 after-school programs in South Dakota get grants - KSFY

8 after-school programs in South Dakota get grants KSFY 8 after-school programs in South Dakota get grants. Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 9:05 AM EST. Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013 9:07 AM EST. Eight after-school programs have been awarded grants to provide educational opportunities for students. and more »

After-school programs hit hard by cuts - Stockton Record

After-school programs hit hard by cuts Stockton Record After-school programs are designed to provide a safe place for children between the time school gets out and the time when parents get off work and can pick up the children. The San Andreas program, for example, operates from 2 to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives grant to open after-school programs - Laramie Boomerang

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives grant to open after-school programs Laramie Boomerang The after-school programs, which have yet to be named, are going to run from the time students get out of school until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Linford and the Junior High, MacDuff said. MacDuff said programs would focus on being fun and ... and more »

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity - UC Los Angeles

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity UC Los Angeles Findings from this study indicate that after-school programs have the potential to provide opportunities for enhanced physical activity and the development of healthy habits in children from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who may have limited ... and more »

SL County to help expand preschool , after - school programs - Deseret News

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SL County to help expand preschool , after - school programs Deseret News Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams said Monday he is looking to double access to after-school programs in the county and his office will work with the United Way to expand high quality public preschool through private investments. Geoff Liesik, Deseret ... and more »

NCLUSD hikes fees for after-school programs - Gustine Press-Standard

NCLUSD hikes fees for after-school programs Gustine Press-Standard NEWMAN – Some students in elementary after-school programs will pay a higher fee next year. School board members last week approved an increase in the daily participation fee from $1 to $1.38 in order to essentially keep existing services in place.

8 after-school programs in South Dakota get grants - Rapid City Journal

8 after-school programs in South Dakota get grants Rapid City Journal PIERRE | Eight after-school programs have been awarded grants to provide educational opportunities for students. The South Dakota Department of Education says the grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 per year. The grants are funded for five years ... and more »

New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Tarrytowns lose grants for after ... - The Journal News | LoHud.com

New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Tarrytowns lose grants for after ... The Journal News | LoHud.com PORT CHESTER — Thousands of children in four Westchester County school districts will lose the chance to attend free after-school programs in the fall, with the loss of federal funds aimed at high-poverty areas. New Rochelle, White Plains, Port ...

Credit Christian Perkins - Patch.com

Credit Christian Perkins Patch.com YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs. Wyckoff middle school students may soon see an expanded offering of extracurriculars, according to a pitch by the Wyckoff YMCA to take over after school programming at Eisenhower.

READER SUBMITTED: American Savings Foundation Awards $608436 To Fund ... - Hartford Courant

READER SUBMITTED: American Savings Foundation Awards $608436 To Fund ... Hartford Courant As the school year comes to a close, the American Savings Foundation is looking ahead to make sure that high quality after-school programs will be available for New Britain youth next year. The Foundation announced grants totaling $608,436 for twelve ... and more »

Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs - Bakersfield Californian

Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs Bakersfield Californian Worth noting in the community: Grant helps after-school programs. 1 of 2. By Henry A. Barrios / The Californian. Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield, Zane Smith, lines up with the children to be chosen for a team activity at the club ...

After-school programs hit hard by cuts - Stockton Record

After-school programs hit hard by cuts Stockton Record After-school programs are designed to provide a safe place for children between the time school gets out and the time when parents get off work and can pick up the children. The San Andreas program, for example, operates from 2 to 6:30 p.m. daily.

YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs - Patch.com

YMCA Makes Pitch to Take Over After School Programs Patch.com Wyckoff middle school students may soon see an expanded offering of extracurriculars, according to a pitch by the Wyckoff YMCA to take over after school programming at Eisenhower. Superintendent Richard Kuder said that under new state regulations, the ...

Hudson Valley's neediest students losing access to summer and after-school ... - Newsday

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Hudson Valley's neediest students losing access to summer and after-school ... Newsday Hundreds of the Hudson Valley's neediest students won't have summer school or after-school programs to attend in the fall after several school districts were unexpectedly denied funding by the state department of education. School officials in ...

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity - UC Los Angeles

After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity UC Los Angeles Findings from this study indicate that after-school programs have the potential to provide opportunities for enhanced physical activity and the development of healthy habits in children from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who may have limited ... and more »

Naples attorney fights back after school district cuts a popular after school ... - Fox 4

Naples attorney fights back after school district cuts a popular after school ... Fox 4 Collier County School District makes changes to its after school programs. Video by fox4now.com. video. NAPLES, Fla.- A Naples attorney is fighting the Collier County School District over planned changes to after school programs. He says the district ...

Washington County children's initiative seeks public support for youth ... - OregonLive.com

Washington County children's initiative seeks public support for youth ... OregonLive.com The cuts, described in a June 10 article on OregonLive.com, will affect after-school programs in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Tigard-Tualatin, and Beaverton. During the school year, Adelante Mujeres runs the Chicas program that serves more than 300 Latina ...

Loblaw Awards $250000 in Support of After-School Programs across Canada - PR Newswire (press release)

Loblaw Awards $250000 in Support of After-School Programs across Canada PR Newswire (press release) BRAMPTON, ON, June 7, 2013 /CNW/ - (TSX: L) - To help kids in local communities get active and stay healthy, Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $250,000 through its After-School Grant for 2013. One hundred ... and more »

Bronx students rally to preserve after-school programs - News 12 Bronx (registration)

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Bronx students rally to preserve after-school programs News 12 Bronx (registration) Hundreds of Bronx children and teenagers gathered at the Bronx Supreme Court today to demand the preservation of child care and after-school programs that stand to be cut from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget. The rally was organized by the Campaign ...

Bronx students rally to preserve after-school programs - News 12 Bronx (registration)

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Bronx students rally to preserve after-school programs News 12 Bronx (registration) Hundreds of Bronx children and teenagers gathered at the Bronx Supreme Court today to demand the preservation of child care and after-school programs that stand to be cut from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget. The rally was organized by the Campaign ...

Leader Editorial: After-school programs are critical and expensive - Burbank Leader

Leader Editorial: After-school programs are critical and expensive Burbank Leader Burbank city and school officials have found themselves this month with the unenviable tasks of determining how far they can stretch their respective budgets to help subsidize after-school activities for local children. The BUSD, which in 2013-14 could ...

Changes coming to Collier County's after school program programs - Fox 4

Changes coming to Collier County's after school program programs Fox 4 Collier County School District plans on making changes to its after school programs. The district will cut the after school program known as Sports C.L.U.B. at some of its schools next year. In just one week, Erika Donalds, got more than 500 signatures ... and more »

Washington County children's initiative seeks public support for youth ... - OregonLive.com

Washington County children's initiative seeks public support for youth ... OregonLive.com The cuts, described in a June 10 article on OregonLive.com, will affect after-school programs in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Tigard-Tualatin, and Beaverton. During the school year, Adelante Mujeres runs the Chicas program that serves more than 300 Latina ...

Leader Editorial: After-school programs are critical and expensive - Burbank Leader

Leader Editorial: After-school programs are critical and expensive Burbank Leader The BUSD, which in 2013-14 could face a $5.5-million structural deficit, has been toying with the idea of charging the Boys & Girls Club $88,500 in rent and maintenance costs during the coming school year to continue providing its after-school programs ...

Report: More PE, activity programs needed in schools - USA TODAY

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Report: More PE, activity programs needed in schools USA TODAY There should be other options to be physically active before and after school, including intramural and extramural sports, active before- and after-school programs and walking/biking/skateboarding to and from school. "This is a whole-of-school approach. Bring back PE: Exercise should be 'core' class, report saysToday.com Schools Need to Get Kids Moving, IOM SaysMedPage Today New Study Says Schools Should Play Primary Role in Boosting Students ...University of Texas at Austin News all 27 news articles »

US after-school programs may help reduce obesity rates - UPI.com

US after-school programs may help reduce obesity rates UPI.com U.S. after-school programs may help reduce obesity rates. |. | · Tweet. 2010 Gold Medal Olympians Hannah Kearney and Shani Davis talk to students about the importance of exercise as part of the "Let's Move!" initiative at River Terrace Elementary ...

How Good Are City's After-School Programs? - urbanmilwaukee

How Good Are City's After-School Programs? urbanmilwaukee The analysis is part of a larger study examining the quality of hundreds of Milwaukee after-school programs and investigating policy barriers to quality improvements, according to Anneliese Dickman, research director at the PPF. Parents of children who ...

SCV Rotary Club Brings 700 Books To After School Programs - KHTS Radio

SCV Rotary Club Brings 700 Books To After School Programs KHTS Radio Dante Acosta and Ralph Wronker affixing new book plates on some of the donated books. The SCV Rotary Club teamed up with the Saugus Union School District to donate 700 books to their Before and After School Programs for elementary schools ... and more »

Funding for after-school programs in five area schools in jeopardy - Petoskey News-Review

Funding for after-school programs in five area schools in jeopardy Petoskey News-Review Funding for after-school programs in five area schools in jeopardy. May 22, 2013|Jamie Baumann (231) 439-9935 jbaumann@petoskeynews.com. Five area schools are in jeopardy of losing their 21st Century Grant funds for 2013-2014. The grant primarily ...

Federal grants keep after-school programs alive at 2 Ramona high schools - Ramona Sentinel

Federal grants keep after-school programs alive at 2 Ramona high schools Ramona Sentinel Amidst budget cuts and other monetary concerns, Ramona High School and Montecito High School received a bit of good news when it learned that the federally funded grant known as ASSETS (After School Safety & Enrichment for Teens) would be renewed ...

Nashua schools receive $2 million for after-school programs - Nashua Telegraph

Nashua schools receive $2 million for after-school programs Nashua Telegraph NASHUA – The School District's after-school programs will continue to serve the city's children now that it was awarded another 21st Century grant by the state. The five-year grant of about $2 million will help maintain the after-school programs ...

After-school changes taking shape - Gustine Press-Standard

After-school changes taking shape Gustine Press-Standard Mary Hill, director of the district's after-school programs, laid out the strategy for Orestimba. When it became evident that the district was in jeopardy of losing its grant funding – which provided $291,000 in current-year funding for OHS and another ...

Pittsfield: Events to showcase art projects from after-school programs - Berkshire Eagle

Pittsfield: Events to showcase art projects from after-school programs Berkshire Eagle The public is invited to join IS183 Art School of the Berkshires and the students of IS183's Learning Through Arts after-school programs from the Morningside Community School and Pittsfield High School for two exhibitions celebrating the achievements ...

Nashua schools receive $2 million for after-school programs - Nashua Telegraph

Nashua schools receive $2 million for after-school programs Nashua Telegraph NASHUA – The School District's after-school programs will continue to serve the city's children now that it was awarded another 21st Century grant by the state. The five-year grant of about $2 million will help maintain the after-school programs ...

After-school changes taking shape - Gustine Press-Standard

After-school changes taking shape Gustine Press-Standard Mary Hill, director of the district's after-school programs, laid out the strategy for Orestimba. When it became evident that the district was in jeopardy of losing its grant funding – which provided $291,000 in current-year funding for OHS and another ...

Federal grants keep after-school programs alive at 2 Ramona high schools - Ramona Sentinel

Federal grants keep after-school programs alive at 2 Ramona high schools Ramona Sentinel Federal grants keep after-school programs alive at 2 Ramona high schools. By Pixie Sulser. Amidst budget cuts and other monetary concerns, Ramona High School and Montecito High School received a bit of good news when it learned that the federally ...

BAM - A sustainable after-school program - Juneau Empire (subscription)

BAM - A sustainable after-school program Juneau Empire (subscription) Nearly one of every three students who wouldn't normally participate in after-school programs signed up for such activities as archery, cooking, a junior police academy or babysitter training, to name a few, as part of the B.A.M. program. B.A.M ...

Pittsfield: Events to showcase art projects from after-school programs - Berkshire Eagle

Pittsfield: Events to showcase art projects from after-school programs Berkshire Eagle The public is invited to join IS183 Art School of the Berkshires and the students of IS183's Learning Through Arts after-school programs from the Morningside Community School and Pittsfield High School for two exhibitions celebrating the achievements ...

Rally To Save SCS After School Program - Western Queens Gazette

Rally To Save SCS After School Program Western Queens Gazette One girl pleaded for the chance to see after-school programs continue at SCS. “This is my second home,” she said, drawing enthusiastic applause. Then it was time for Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer. The councilmember for the 26th District arrived to a ...