You may be having a similar experience to my own where, when I ask my kids about what they miss from their non-Covid schedule, they talk a lot about afterschool. Sometimes I make the mistake of thinking that it goes without saying at this point, but it doesn't, that out of school time, and the professionals who support learners beyond the school bell are absolutely critical in the special sauce of your kids. If you haven't yet, reach out and find out how you can support your local programs - give a high five to the education professionals, many of whom, are spending a lot more time with your kids than their teachers are.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA for short) is an iconic brand, and for good reason - it serves more than 4mm students through its federated network of clubs all over the country, and my guest is the national organization's Sr. Director of Product:

Dave Crusoe is an education technology researcher, architect and producer. He loves to dream big and make big happen–especially by bringing together astute and eager teams. He is Senior Director – Youth Digital Engagement for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a role that enables infinite imagination about how to construct youth digital visitor experience, provides focus on youth learning and life outcomes and requires engaging a curious set of resources. He holds an EdM degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, enjoys writing, plays the banjo poorly, explores caves and writes children’s stories.

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