Check out the most recent blogs from LIAS!

Afterschool Changed Due to COVID-19
Temescal Associates and The How Kids Learn Foundation developed a survey to learn how afterschool programs were adapting to new COVID-19 developments. Find the executive summary and the full report with a detailed chart and listings of the responses.

Can Youth “Check-in” Remotely? There’s an App for That!
The HelloYello App is for strengthening student/staff relationships. It is a web-based app that students use to “check-in” with their teachers to express their thoughts and feelings and share their daily experiences.

Pause: Cultivate Grace for Yourself and Your Community
Journey with Laurie Grossman and Stacey Daraio to learn mindfulness practices that you can share with your community to live in the present. You will leave calmer than when you arrived and with resources to use and share.

Supporting the Whole Child in Afterschool
Katie Brackenridge is a long- time pioneer and advocates for afterschool learning opportunities that promote positive youth development. She recently joined Turnaround for Children, and we interviewed her regarding their Developing the Whole Child project.