OST in Texas: A State of the State

This past year has proven the importance of out of school time (OST) for our youth and our communities—OST is not not a luxury for some; it is a vital component of where we live and how we raise our children. Every kid in Texas deserves the opportunity to participate in high-quality afterschool, summer, and […]

Summer Bootcamp: Get Ready for Summer Series!

Save the dates for NSLA’s Summer Bootcamp: Get Ready for Summer Series for program leaders and their teams, March 1-5, 2021. NSLA won’t let COVID-19 steal the joy of summer learning and it starts with leaders like you. Program leaders and their teams are at the heart of high-quality summer learning experiences for kids across […]

Voices of Summer: $122 Billion for Education in American Rescue Plan: What it means for OST programs

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Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law American Rescue Plan, which provides $2 trillion in emergency stimulus funding to address the immediate financial needs of families, businesses, and the education system amidst the economic fallout from COVID-19. Specifically, there will be $8.45 billion available at the state level for afterschool and summer programs […]

Voices of Summer: Fine Tune Your Engine for High Impact Summer Operations

Join National Summer Leadership Association Voices of Summer Webinar Series: Fine Tune Your Engine for High Impact Summer Operations. Hear BellXcel and the Lancaster Partnership for Learning Equity to learn strategies to gear up for your summer programs and fine-tune your engine for high-impact operations. In this virtual tune-up, you will hear how dedicated leaders […]

Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion

Join National Summer Leadership Association Voices of Summer Webinar Series: Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion Summer and extended learning programs play an important role in providing a safe space for student learning and exploration, especially for BIPOC students. […]

Racial Equity & Leadership Youth Conference

Big Thought Headquarters – Dallas 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Ste. 1015, Dallas, TX, United States

The Leadership Academy of Creative Arts (TLACA) and Big Thought are hosting a two-part Racial Equity & Leadership Conference Part 1 -Friday, January 27, 4pm - 6pm  Part 2 - Saturday, January 28, 10am - 2pm This leadership conference is open to students ages 12-18. Click the following link to register your student: Racial Equity […]

Racial Equity & Leadership Youth Conference -Pt.2

Big Thought Headquarters – Dallas 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Ste. 1015, Dallas, TX, United States

The Leadership Academy of Creative Arts and Big Thought are hosting a two-part Racial Equity & Leadership Conference Part 1 -Friday, January 27, 4pm - 6pm Part 2 - Saturday, January 28, 10am - 2pm This leadership conference is open to students ages 12-18. Click the following link to register your student: Racial Equity & […]

Fidelity Scholars Program Extends Application

The Fidelity Scholars Program application deadline has been extended to May 15. If you or someone you know is looking for help to attend college/university, please go the link below for more eligibility details and how to apply:   Learn More  The Fidelity Scholars Program combines an annual need-based last dollar scholarship with robust wrap- around […]

Funding Opportunity – Dallas RISE

Community Wealth Partners is launching a new capacity building program this summer in Dallas! Applications are now being accepted for the RISE (Resilient, Inclusive & Sustainable Economies) Program. This 3-year program is for organizations led by people of color and serving communities of color in the city of Dallas to promote economic resilience. Space is […]