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...
A site visit to Aristotle Academy

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.

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...
An afternoon at Wasatch Elementary

An afternoon at Wasatch Elementary

Yesterday afternoon Garrett and I had the chance to visit the Wasatch Elementary Site. When the club members arrived, they checked in and put their backpacks away before getting their snack.   They enjoyed orange juice and a muffin, both of which looked...
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

“[Business] Leaders say students need stronger social, teamwork and critical thinking skills, as well as more opportunities to learn and explore in a hands-on setting.” (Grant et al. 265) “We need employees with a broad range of skills from excellent social and...