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- S 2 EP. 3 : Afterschool Experiences: The Value of Volunteering Feat. Christopher Lee
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and rally behind a cause. In our very first "Afterschool Experiences" episode, we talk about volunteering from a personal perspective. Join us as volunteer and former volunteer manager Christopher Lee talks with us about his experience in both roles.
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast1 hr 5 min - SE 2 EP 2: Program Fundamentals: Develop and Evaluate feat. Kam Green
To evaluate or not to evaluate, that's the question? In this episode, I talk with program developer and entrepreneur, Kam Green, about using evaluations to improve program quality and reach program goals. Join us as we discuss using evaluations as a resource inventory, importance of student feedback, structuring lesson/activity plans , and so much more.
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
Facebook - @schoolafterhours
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast43 min - SE 2 EP 1: Program Fundamentals: Getting Started feat. Katherine Spinney
Is there anything you wish you knew before starting a certain job or career? Well in this episode Katherine Spinney and I go over the need to knows for youth development professionals as they journey through this field. Join us as we talk about coaching staff, finding valuable workers, and much more.
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
Facebook - @schoolafterhours
Instagram - @schoolafterhours
LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast41 min - Episode #16: Mentorship is an Investment feat. Mentoring Mentors
When you think about your life can you identify a person that had a major impact on you? In this episode, I have Alphonso Mayo and Rachel Lewis from Mentoring Mentors talking with us about the impact of mentorship. We also discussed mentoring beyond the years of an afterschool program, the importance of matching core values with community partnerships, modeling positive behaviors students can mimic, and much more.
Bullet points of key topics- Impact of mentoring
- Modeling the behavior you want to see
- Accountability for students and parents
- Aligning partnerships with organization's core values
- Competition and limited resources
List of resource(s)
- Positive outcomes about mentoring youth
Link:https://www.joindream.org/news.html/article/2019/07/31/the-importance-of-youth-mentoring
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast1 hr 22 min - Episode # 15: Teen Talk (H.S. Senior Edition) w/ Partnership for the Future
Do you remember your senior year of high school? Well, for the graduating class of 2021 things are very different. In this episode, we sit down with three seniors (Dejia, Talik, and Samantha) from the Partnership for the Future program and discuss how they managed the unexpected events of their senior year. That's not all. We have the new CEO of Partnership for the Future, Dionne Henderson, sharing her experience as a former PFF student and how she wants PFF to grow.
Bullet points of key topics
- Graduation Limitations
- Coping with missing senior activities
- Managing college admission and scholarship process
- Advice for future seniors
- CEO’s experience being a PFF student
- Mentor and staff provide a sense of normalcy for students
- How the pandemic opened other options for connection
- Growing areas of PFF
- Advice for graduating seniors
List of resource(s)
- Facts about school dropout rates in the U.S.
Link:https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-high-school-dropout-rates
Link: https://educationdata.org/college-dropout-rates
- Partnership for the Future website
www.partnershipforthefuture.org
Call to action
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- Share us with your friends, family, and network.
- Leave us a review so we can have some feedback about the show at podchaser.com
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast1 hr - Episode #14: Teen Talk w/ R.E.A.L Girlz
In this episode, we talk to La’Nae and Brianne from R.E.A.L Girlz about difficult situations in school from a student's perspective. Join the conversation as we talk about bullying, the influence of social media, friends vs. frenemies, and so much more. Please be patient with the audio. There is an echo throughout the show but it does not take away from this much-needed conversation. Enjoy!
Bullet points of key topics
- Bullying in school
- Lack of support from educators in bullying situations
- Posting relationship problems on social media
- Identifying friends and frenemies
- Advice to educators on bullying
List of resource(s)
- Facts about social media and teen suicide
Link: https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20201005/social-media-use-may-play-important-role-in-youth-suicide-expert-says
Link: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-02-16/as-social-media-time-rises-so-does-teen-girls-suicide-risk
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- Share us with your friends, family, and network.
- Leave us a review so we can have some feedback about the show at podchaser.com
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
Facebook - @schoolafterhours
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast46 min - Episode # 13: Investing Early in Education feat. St. James' Children's Center
Why is early childhood education so important? In this episode, we sit down with Diahann Whittington (Executive Director) and Winnie Canup (Development Director) from the St. James' Children's Center to discuss this topic. They share with us the impact early childhood education has on their students and how it's preparing them for lifelong learning.
Bullet points of key topics- St. James Children's Center History
- Benefits of early childhood education
- Incorporating Social Emotional Learning into their curriculum
- Limited access to ece programs
- Effects the pandemic had on student learning
- How St.James' Children's Center is moving forward
List of resource(s)- Benefits of Early Childhood Education
- Childcare Deserts
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast1 hr 1 min - Episode # 12: A Helping Hand feat. Z-LIFE
Too often, there are no support systems available to help young adults find a career path when they graduate from high school. In this episode, I talk with Mr. Sam Brown about the pilot program Z-Life that was created to address this issue in the Richmond area. Join us as we talk about Z-Life and how it is helping young adults move forward.
Bullet points of key topics
- Knowing options after graduations
- Certification vs. 4-year degree
- Student loan debt impacts employment options
- What Z-Life offers to help young adults succeed
List of resource(s)
- Certifications can increase your earning potential article
Link: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/certificate-programs-high-paying-jobs-minus-the-debt
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- Share us with your friends, family, and network.
- Leave us a review so we can have some feedback about the show at podchaser.com
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
Facebook - @schoolafterhours
Instagram - @schoolafterhours
LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast47 min - Episode # 11: Relationship Issues feat. R.E.A.L Girlz
Healthy Relationships...How important are they in a young person’s life? To answer that question, we have Relationship & Youth Coach Mrs. Tammie Mobley on the show. She is the founder of R.E.A.L Girlz and shares with us how navigating a life-changing relationship of her own led her to start this journey. Join us as we discuss teen dating, friendship, self-love, and more.
Bullet points of key topics
- What does teen dating look like with today’s youth
- Parent and child conversations around dating
- Communication is key
- Importance of safe spaces
List of resource(s)
- Facts about teen dating violence
Link:https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/facts-about-teen-dating-violence-and-how-you-can-help-prevent-it
- Tammie Mobley Website: www.flawless-imperfections.com
- Article on teen dating violence: www.thoughtco.com
Call to action
- Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter
- Follow us on Instagram and see what’s new @schoolafterhours
- Share us with your friends, family, and network.
- Leave us a review so we can have some feedback about the show at podchaser.com
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Website: www.schoolafterhours.net
Newsletter: Afterschool Culture
Facebook - @schoolafterhours
Instagram - @schoolafterhours
LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast58 min - Episode 10: I Am My Neighbors Keeper feat. Peter Paul Development Center
In this episode, we talk about community impact and family engagement with Ms. Chimere Miles from the Peter Paul Development Center. Peter Paul has been a powerful force in the East End Richmond community for many years. Their family engagement model shows a true commitment to the community and the families they serve. We'll dive into how the structure of their Family Promise Network was created and the impact it continues to have on students and families.
Bullet points of key topics- Brief history of Peter Paul
- Partnership with researchers helped identify community assets and determinants
- How research influenced Family Engagement model
- Action teams fostered parent leadership opportunities
List of resource(s)
- Afterschool Alliances break down of financial support for OST programs from American Rescue Plan
Link: http://afterschoolalliance.org/covid/American-Rescue-Plan.cfm
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LinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast1 hr 3 min
About School: After Hours
From the publisher's feed
School After Hours Podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the impact, challenges, and successes of afterschool programs—an often-overlooked yet essential part of youth development. This podcast…
sheds light on the educators, program leaders, and community partners who work tirelessly to provide enriching experiences for students beyond the classroom. By sharing their stories, insights, and best practices, we aim to elevate the conversation around afterschool programs and advocate for the resources and recognition they deserve. So join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to see what we are going to talk about next.