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 ...

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 »

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 ... and more »

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 ... and more »

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. ... and more »

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 ... 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 ...

Fisher will move foreign languages to after-school classes - Bennington Banner

Fisher will move foreign languages to after-school classes Bennington Banner After-school programs cost families $10 for a six-week session, but scholarships are available to families that cannot afford the fee. Transportation will also be available to students, so most students who want to take the after-school program should ... and more »

Video: Town Takes on Bullying as a Community - Patch.com

Video: Town Takes on Bullying as a Community Patch.com The Natick Anti-Bullying Coalition organized the first annual conference of its kind in town, inviting members of town government, youth sports, after school programs, preschools, faith communities, arts and other activities programs. ... and more »

CalSERVES does good for the local community - Sonoma State Star

CalSERVES does good for the local community Sonoma State Star "CalSERVES AmeriCorps members provide one-on-one literacy tutoring, implement after school programs and facilitate volunteer opportunities to support youth and families," said the CalSERVES website. Christa Fox, a communications major and graduating ...

Every Child Matters to Lobby Outside Poll Sites - Patch.com

Every Child Matters to Lobby Outside Poll Sites Patch.com Volunteer group will preach importance of protecting early childhood education, after-school programs and other issues. By Brett Mauser | Email the author | 1:59pm Minnesauke Elementary School is one of five elementary schools at which residents can ...

Smoke forces Troy school evacuation - Albany Times Union

Smoke forces Troy school evacuation Albany Times Union About 50 students and 20 adults involved in after-school programs fled the building after smoke was reported in Room 216, said Brian Dunn, the school principal. The call for a smoky condition came in at about 4:30 pm Troy fire companies responded to ... and more »

A Book in Every Home, and Then Some - New York Times (blog)

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A Book in Every Home, and Then Some New York Times (blog) What makes the problem even worse is that 80 percent of pre-school and after school programs serving low-income children do not have any children's books, either, largely because they lack the money to buy them. “A poor child goes from a home without ... and more »

Yonkers students denounce school cutbacks - World Socialist Web Site

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Yonkers students denounce school cutbacks World Socialist Web Site Arnesisha Hayes, who will graduate from the high school next year, told the WSWS, “I think the budget cuts are unfair, first of all because all after school programs and remedial classes are being eliminated. These are classes that students need. ... and more »

E.C.'s Tamika Mallet named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of America - nwitimes.com

E.C.'s Tamika Mallet named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of America nwitimes.com As a member of the East Chicago Katherine House Boys & Girls Club, Tamika always can be found participating in numerous positive after-school programs and helping younger members. She is a minister in training at Greater Destiny Baptist Church and ... 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 »

Athens plans referendum over school funds - Wausau Daily Herald

Athens plans referendum over school funds Wausau Daily Herald Without the extra property tax money, the district will be forced to make cuts or eliminate a variety of education programs, ranging from high school science and agriculture to after-school programs at the elementary and middle schools, ... and more »

Boys & Girls Clubs annual golf tournament supports programs - TriValley Central

Boys & Girls Clubs annual golf tournament supports programs TriValley Central This event is one of the more important fundraisers for the organization because it helps fund the clubs' three after-school programs that have been ongoing since the Casa Grande club was first formed in 1998, when activities first took place at ... and more »

Aboriginal school programs could end next spring - Wawatay News

Aboriginal school programs could end next spring Wawatay News But the essence of what the NCBP represents can be found in the after-school programs. This is also where Moses is able to shine. He coordinated Ecole Gron Morgan's annual Education and Leadership Powwow before taking his current role at Our Lady of ...

Educating others about nutrition - Petaluma Argus Courier

Educating others about nutrition Petaluma Argus Courier McDonald started as a volunteer, teaching her own after-school programs to get the ball rolling. McDonald finds working with children supremely rewarding, saying, “They're very excited to try new things, especially because they're creative. ... and more »

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 ... and more »

Fisher will move foreign languages to after-school classes - Bennington Banner

Fisher will move foreign languages to after-school classes Bennington Banner After-school programs cost families $10 for a six-week session, but scholarships are available to families that cannot afford the fee. Transportation will also be available to students, so most students who want to take the after-school program should ... and more »

Boys & Girls Clubs annual golf tournament supports programs - TriValley Central

Boys & Girls Clubs annual golf tournament supports programs TriValley Central This event is one of the more important fundraisers for the organization because it helps fund the clubs' three after-school programs that have been ongoing since the Casa Grande club was first formed in 1998, when activities first took place at ...

Mayor's Budget Spares Child Care, Sets Up Cuts For After-School Programs - NY1

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Mayor's Budget Spares Child Care, Sets Up Cuts For After-School Programs NY1 While the mayor's office saved child care subsidies for 16000 young children by adding money and shuffling around priorities, thousands of school age kids could still get cut from an after-school program. NY1's Michael Herzenberg filed the following ...

Meetings focus on proposed park program changes - Tbo.com

Meetings focus on proposed park program changes Tbo.com The cutbacks could affect after-school programs and other classes for children and adults. The meeting also will include information about how to apply for financial assistance, and what to look for in after-school or summer programs. ... and more »

It's cool to be hard-headed: Group preaches helmet use to young bicyclists - Port Huron Times Herald

It's cool to be hard-headed: Group preaches helmet use to young bicyclists Port Huron Times Herald That's why Port Huron Hospital's Helmet Safety Committee brings "Helmetfest" to students in after-school programs at eight area elementary schools each year. For about 30 students at Michigamme Elementary School, it was their turn Tuesday to receive ... and more »

Brazilian consul general praises Framingham after-school program - MetroWest Daily News

Brazilian consul general praises Framingham after-school program MetroWest Daily News Ambassador Fernando de Mello Barreto, Consul General of Brazil in Boston, talks with Ludmilla Leonar and Wilson third graders Thiago Deandrade, left, 10, and Kevin Silva, 8, while on a tour of the after school programs at the school. ...

Foundation: $35M program led to healthier schools - NECN

Foundation: $35M program led to healthier schools NECN For the past five years, the Endowment has focused on a holistic approach to improving health by looking at factors that affect health, such as school lunches, after-school programs and neighborhood facilities. The private health foundation provides ... and more »

After-school head has adventures in non-babysitting - STLtoday.com

After-school head has adventures in non-babysitting STLtoday.com After-school programs are not babysitting sessions — at least not when Leanne Cantu is involved. Cantu, coordinator of the Rockwood School District Adventure Club, oversees the care of more than 2500 youngsters. Adventure Club is offered at Rockwood's ...

Should American kids go to school year round? - CNN (blog)

Should American kids go to school year round? CNN (blog) It would also help to eliminate the funds that are needed by so many after school programs which are used to pick up the slack of working parents. And the school day should be extended to 4 or 5 pm. Even if the last hour is used for study time or ... and more »

Youth Advocates Push to Restore After-School Aid - WNYC (blog)

Youth Advocates Push to Restore After-School Aid WNYC (blog) Children's advocates are calling on the City Council to restore $23 million the mayor proposed cutting from after school programs. They claim a cut that large means 16000 elementary and middle school students will lose access to homework ...

Eye on London 2012 - Sydney Morning Herald

Eye on London 2012 Sydney Morning Herald About 190000 children participate in the after-school programs in more than 3200 locations. Sport Minister Mark Arbib said the fact the government had found room in a tight budget for this level of spending on sport showed it recognised the role sport ... and more »

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 ... and more »

Community center in Farmersville almost ready to open - Visalia Times-Delta

Community center in Farmersville almost ready to open Visalia Times-Delta Since vacating the church, the Boys & Girls Club has put on after-school programs at schools in Farmersville, but even those programs haven't been enough to handle the need. "We now serve right at 600 students a day in Farmersville [at schools], ... and more »

Brazilian consul general praises Framingham after-school program - MetroWest Daily News

Brazilian consul general praises Framingham after-school program MetroWest Daily News Ambassador Fernando de Mello Barreto, Consul General of Brazil in Boston, talks with Ludmilla Leonar and Wilson third graders Thiago Deandrade, left, 10, and Kevin Silva, 8, while on a tour of the after school programs at the school. ...

Matthew McConaughey visits DFW to announce new school program - Examiner.com

Matthew McConaughey visits DFW to announce new school program Examiner.com The jk livin Foundation began after-school programs in California at four schools, two days per week. Students who started out unsure of themselves have learned to set attainable goals, plan nutritious meals, exercise, and give back to their ... and more »