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Mr. Holland's Opus Special Projects Program

2008-05-09T18:00:00+00:00

The Mr. Holland's Opus Special Projects Program provides musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that have no other source of financing to purchase additional musical instruments and materials. Open to after-school music programs that are at least three years old or have a music-related umbrella organization that is at least three years.

Issue Brief: Business and Afterschool: The Perfect Partnership

2008-05-09T17:45:00+00:00

There is a strong relationship between afterschool programs and the business community, particularly in New York, which is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state and has a large school-age population. Afterschool programs develop tomorrow's workforce by teaching skills and affording opportunities for personal growth that are not typically received during the school day. Unfortunately, it is estimated that 600,000 youth do not have access to an afterschool program in New York; they spend their afternoons unsupervised and in unstructured environments. There is much the business community can do to ensure that all youth have access to afterschool programs.

Real World Learning: For The Global Child

2008-05-09T17:30:00+00:00

TASC Among Winners for Annual James Patterson PageTurner Awards

2008-05-07T21:15:00+00:00

The 2007 James Patterson Awards are intended to celebrate the people, companies, schools and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading.

Improving the Quality of Health Grant

2008-05-08T20:30:00+00:00

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust supports programs that serve children with disabilities under the age of 21 and healthcare organizations that are dedicated to improving the quality of health and well-being of the uninsured. We believe these two areas represent opportunities for the Trust to create positive outcomes for diverse populations of people in communities across the country.

American Legion Child Welfare Grants

2008-05-08T20:30:00+00:00

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation supports initiatives that improve knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children in communities. Projects must contribute to the welfare of children through: 1) the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth; or 2) through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations so the information can be more adequately used by society.

Mazda Foundation Community Grants

2008-05-08T20:15:00+00:00

The Mazda Foundation, the giving arm of the automotive maker, funds community based efforts education and literacy, environmental conservation, cross-cultural understanding, social welfare, and scientific research.

City Scholars & AmeriCorps Join AIDS Walk

2008-05-08T16:00:00+00:00

TASC high school City Scholars and AmeriCorps members will join the fight against AIDS by participating in AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18, in Central Park.

NYSAN Policy Brief: Afterschool Funding in New York State - The Case for a More Coordinated System Part II

2008-05-06T20:00:00+00:00

At a time when New York State is striving to dramatically improve educational opportunity for all its children and youth – especially those who are most disadvantaged – the state must invest in reforming and expanding its financing system for afterschool programs. This policy brief offers guidance to state policymakers on how to approach this challenging task. The brief includes an overview of the major sources of public funding for afterschool programs in the state and analysis of how the current system can be improved to increase program quality and access. It concludes with suggestions for steps the state should take to begin building a more coordinated and effective system.

The Center for After-School Excellence eNewsletter - May 2008

2008-05-06T16:00:00+00:00

The Center for After-School Excellence eNewsletter - April 2008

2008-05-06T16:00:00+00:00

Teaching and Learning in Out-of-School Time Institute

2008-05-06T15:30:00+00:00

Up for the Challenge: Lifetime Fitness, Healthy Decisions

2008-05-06T15:30:00+00:00

Service Learning: A Strategy for Keeping Youth in School

2008-05-06T15:15:00+00:00

New Directions for Disconnected Youth Forum

2008-05-06T14:00:00+00:00