Charleston’s first poetry festival is happening RIGHT NOW! For the month of October various poetry events and workshops will be taking place at multiple venues in downtown Charleston and West Ashley. Poets will be in schools promoting the power of the written word. Free Verse Festival October 12th there will be a Youth Workshop from…
While the United States population has become increasingly diverse over the last few decades, the variety of children’s and young adult literature has yet to reflect those changing demographics. Books should act as a mirror so that students see themselves reflected in the characters and story within, they should act as a window for students…
On September 14th the House approved an amendment to restore $100 million of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) afterschool and summer learning funding that had been cut in the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). It was a big win for families and educational agencies who had been working…
New Activities to Introduce in Afterschool Programs If you feel like your afterschool program is in need of a change or a new activity, to spice things up, why not try one of these activities others have introduced with success: Yoga Jessica Stein, owner and director of Kauai Power Yoga believes yoga helps builds student’s…
With over a third of children in the United States considered obese, offering physical activities and practicing healthy eating habits are vital components to afterschool programs. Many children don’t get the physical activity (PA) they need on a regular basis and therefore incorporating PA into an afterschool program offers these children another outlet for moving…
Here is an article that is incredibly relevant to what’s going on in our nation today. Afterschool programs are important and need to be kept around. They should be invested in and improved for our students and families. They provide so much more besides day-care and homework help. They are fundamental in children’s growth.…
Girls Rock Summer Camp is a non-profit for young girls and transgender youth from ages 9-17 in Charleston to empower them and give them confidence to be feminist and anti-racist leaders. They use cultural organizing practices with music education, political education and media creation. It is a safe place for people to explore and find…
There are countless programs out there in elementary, middle and high schools to provide mentorship and guidance to young students. These programs are essential when it come to growth and success. Young people NEED role models in their life, whether it be for emotional, mental, educational, or social needs.The experiences and knowledge that high school…
Elementary Engineers is a summer program that provides engineering learning opportunities for at-risk first through fifth grade students in the Charleston area. It is held at the College of Charleston. The curriculum is administered by trained teachers who provide instruction in engineering topics asking the student to think like an engineer and go through the…
Several schools in the state of South Carolina are lucky to have the ability to send their students outside at some point during the day. The weather is usually cooperative and this allows kids to have beneficial time outdoors. Many after school programs make a strong point to make outside time available to their students.…