Success for Every Child
“The values of the world we inhabit and the people we surround ourselves with have a profound effect on who we are.” (11)
In large and small ways, our society affects today’s youth, and has a huge impact on their future successes and failures. Yes, hard work and dedication are important, so is talent, however, none of these things on their own are enough.
Magic Monday: Thanksgiving Edition
If you've ever asked the question "when am I going to use this in real life?" about math, you're not alone. Thankfully there are several practical applications for the subject most of us spent at least 12 years studying. One of my favorites is in cooking, and with...
Much to do around Walden
There is a bulletin board at Walden School outside of Bev Pecoraro's classroom, highlighting all of the club options for 9th-12th grade students. These club offerings are unique, not only because they function as part of the Boys & Girls Club after school program,...
Reading: Key to dreams, potential & great futures.
“Yes, it seems incredible for a book to launch a life, but it happens every day as hungry, inquisitive young minds reach out and grab hold of the new people, places and ideas that books bring to them.”
Soaring to New Heights
The Amelia Earhart Elementary Club is one of the new Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County sites that just opened this fall. They're off to a great start helping club members chart the course to great futures! Garrett and I had the chance to visit the new club...
Drop out for what?
According to a report published by the state of Utah, the graduation rate in 2013 was 81 percent, which is a 3 percent improvement over the previous year. In the Provo and Alpine school districts, however, the graduation rate is still at 78%. Nearly 1 in 4 students in...
Working at Walden
On Wednesday, Garrett and I had the chance to visit the Walden K-5 Club site, hosted at the Walden School of Liberal Arts in north Provo. The afternoon started with a healthy snack, grapes and mixed nuts, and some free time for the kids to play. This is valuable since...
New program, great beginning: A visit to the Mountain Trails Elementary Club
On Tuesday, Garrett and I continued our site visits at the new Mountain Trails Elementary site! This is an awesome program run by a highly dedicated staff. Healthy Lifestyles Each afternoon starts with athletic time. It’s a great way to take advantage of this...
A site visit to Aristotle Academy
A week ago, Garrett and I had the chance to visit the Boys & Girls Club at Aristotle Academy. This great program has a fun way of working towards three aspects of great futures that the Boys & Girls Clubs of America has identified as important elements of each...
NetSmartz: Great Digital Futures Start Here.
Computers, tablets, smart phones, game consoles, and so many more devices surround us, offering the constant potential for Internet use and communication. Not only are these devices so widespread that almost everyone in the country has access to them, the most...