Equating childhood to “a buffet,” Dr. Hilary Levey Friedman, in her book Playing to Win, argues that the most useful approach to afterschool is one that encourages kids to “sample… read more →
Equating childhood to “a buffet,” Dr. Hilary Levey Friedman, in her book Playing to Win, argues that the most useful approach to afterschool is one that encourages kids to “sample… read more →
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is seeking nominations for our September Featured Program of the month! Go to http://azafterschool.org/fpotm.aspx and nominate your program today!
School’s Out, Make it Count is the theme of this year’s Lights On Afterschool celebration. Events begin Monday, October 14th and we need your help!This year, Arizona is expanding the… read more →
A recent study by the Brookings Institution offers new data confirming the value of developing STEM-related skills and pursuing a STEM career. It highlights the economic benefits of a STEM… read more →
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild recently launched a campaign to recruit 500 reading coaches for ReadingSeed, a local nonprofit organization that pairs children who are behind in reading skills with volunteer… read more →
Arizona’s childhood obesity rate is above the national average, peaking at 14.6% in 2008 and resting only slightly below that rate currently. While CDC data shows that children living in… read more →
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence and Cox Communications invite afterschool programs statewide to apply for one of ten $1,500 grants being awarded to create new or expanded ways for… read more →
A new month, a new look! The AzCASE newsletter @fterschool advisor recently underwent a makeover! Read the August 1st newsletter below and tell us what you think! August 1, 2013 @fterschool… read more →
