Tag Archives: Afterschool
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Houston Healthy Hip-Hop founder pays it forward through afterschool program
Leave a commentMay 6, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
Chris Cortez has always struggled with anxiety, but he gained a new sense of confidence when he discovered dance as …
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CASE for Kids symposium helps out-of-school time educators help students play with purpose
Leave a commentApril 5, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
On Friday, 75 out-of-school time professionals got their game on during the play-based, social and emotional learning-centered CASE for Kids …
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Sixth-grade techie builds future in afterschool program
1January 27, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
On Thursday, Jan. 27, people of all ages took time out of their busy schedules to show their appreciation during …
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CASE for Kids Afterschool Program Specialist amplifies students’ potential through mentorship
Leave a commentJanuary 6, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) shares that 1 in 3 young people in America is growing up without a mentor …
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Virtual Provider Fair Set for Oct. 29 and 30 Connects Afterschool Community Service Providers, Programs
Leave a commentOctober 23, 2020 by HCDE-Texas
The Virtual Provider Fair set for Oct. 29 and 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. will allow the afterschool community to network …
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The Benefit of Argument: 2 Cousins Named to Elite USA Debate Teams through CASE Debates
Leave a commentSeptember 11, 2020 by HCDE-Texas
As cousins, CASE Debates team members Rodrigo Trujillo and Diego Castillo admit to being competitive, fueling one another on their …
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Comprehensive Afterschool Programs Urged to Apply for $550,787 in Funding through CASE for Kids Partnership Project
Leave a commentJuly 22, 2020 by HCDE-Texas
An afterschool visit from two master gardeners transforms an elementary school outdoor garden into a science experiment. Through an afterschool …
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HCDE Learning Expert Says Summer Academic Loss Heightened by COVID-19 Learning Lag
Leave a commentJune 4, 2020 by HCDE-Texas
Summer learning expert Dr. Lisa Caruthers concedes that traditional summer learning loss experienced by students will be amplified by COVID-19 …
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Ready, Set Drone: Educators Get Behind Drone Controls
Leave a commentDecember 18, 2019 by HCDE-Texas
At first, afterschool coordinator Susana Salinas was skeptical about commandeering a drone. Once she was behind the controls, she owned the …
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Afterschool Infused by City Connections Funding to Promote Youth Safety Via CASE for Kids
Leave a commentSeptember 26, 2019 by HCDE-Texas
Afterschool in Houston this school year receives a $770,000 funding infusion through City Connections, monies from the city of Houston. …
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