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- School nutrition programs can be an important part of social and emotional learning. Learn more in this article from @ChildTrends https://t.co/lzSqsylMTS https://t.co/vXJT0IBuV3
- A simple fill-in-the-blank exercise helped students understand the power of words and the way they might convey unspoken beliefs. Find out more in this article from @edutopia https://t.co/GMtl4tOSQf https://t.co/MNNtozuH7F
- Scars tell stories about where we’ve been—and remind us we’re not "there" now. Our physical scars can be easy to tend to. Our emotional scars? That's trickier. Learn more in...
- Educators can take advantage of digital tools that students actually WANT to use to enhance social and emotional learning efforts. Find out more in this article from @edutopia https://t.co/jYjLMePsAc https://t.co/kqidP7GkbW
- Being able to communicate with children—and knowing how they communicate back—is key to developing relationships. Effective communication can have a lifelong impact. Curious about what makes a good communicator? Find...
- Across the country, high-quality afterschool programs are helping kids avoid risky behaviors. Check out @FightCrime’s new report, “From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe,” to see how afterschool...
- Afterschool programs are expected to teach soft skills. But what exactly are those? Traits vital to real-world success, like communication, time management, empathy and more! @NatlAfterSchool https://t.co/581Ks3zUBS https://t.co/fbQHimwv9Y
- Staff and volunteers are key to providing quality programs—but how do you ensure candidates are the right people for your organization? Pre-employment background checks! These resources from @NatlAfterSchool can help....
- On Nov. 23, families around the world will come together and volunteer to make their communities a better place! Visit our website to find ways you can get involved, including...
- How can #afterschool and #summerlearning programs collect, analyze, and manage data to improve program, staff, and culture quality? Try the 10-step plan from @RandCorporation and @EveryHrCounts: https://t.co/5NhLjy8Ph3 https://t.co/OjyVCkGjkl
- #ThisIsAfterschool where students can explore their interests and discover who they want to be. https://t.co/BxNTAAiZby
- Since @FightCrimes first reported on juvenile crime in 2000, juvenile arrest rates have decreased by 70%. In their new report, more than 5,000 law enforcement leaders recognize the role afterschool...
- More students are eating afterschool suppers, but the nation is still falling short on meeting the current need. Learn more about opportunities for expanding #AfterschoolMeals participation through #CNR19 in @fractweets’...
- High-quality afterschool and summer learning programs support safer, stronger communities – that’s why support for afterschool is strong. #ThisIsAfterschool. https://t.co/bumwDn4pf7
- It's World Kindness Day! Now, more than ever, teaching kindness is critical in every classroom. Learn more in this article from @Quirkles https://t.co/vl2VB0ditD https://t.co/FWdYSBKHbv
- New research from @FightCrime tells the story of the powerful impact high-quality afterschool programming is making to keep kids safe during peak juvenile crime hours. Read the groundbreaking report: https://t.co/3EuFA3ufeV...
- How can #afterschool and #summerlearning programs collect, analyze, and manage data to improve program, staff, and culture quality? Try the 10-step plan from @RandCorporation and @EveryHrCounts: https://t.co/5NhLjy8Ph3 https://t.co/JFW1H8SZ4f
- Real-world experiences > real-world success. #ThisIsAfterschool https://t.co/4wTQxIWFv7
- Across the country, high-quality afterschool programs are helping kids avoid risky behaviors. Check out @FightCrime’s new report, “From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe,” to see how afterschool...