EXCERPT FROM BIG (1988)
MR. M: Piano lessons?
JOSH: Three years.
MR. M: Me too. Everyday, after school….Chopsticks….What department did you say you were in?
JOSH: Oh, I’m in computers.
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Generation Z: Social Media and Afterschool.me
K12 Inc., America’s largest provider of online education for primary school students, gave a shout-out to Afterschool.me‘s blog. We are honored to be considered in the same “class” as the writers from the New York Times. Read the post here!
The Extracurricular Crisis and The Future of Afterschool Programs in the USA
The “Entertainment and Sports Lawyer” recently published an article on the future of afterschool activities that was written by Evan Fieldman, our CEO and Co-Founder. The article, A Temporary Band-Aid: Pay-to-Play Fees and The Extracurricular Crisis, analyzes the implications of charging students fees to participate in sports and arts programs at public schools. Highlights include:
- School districts in 33 states charge students pay-to-play fees.
- Pay-to-play fees for a single student may be more than $700 per activity in one season.
- States across the country are eliminating public funding for school sponsored extracurricular activities.
You can read the article here: ABA – Entertainment and Sports Lawyer.
Mashable featured Afterschool.me!
Mashable published an article about the significance of social media for non-profits and cause-driven companies. The article discussed the potential of Afterschool.me for children, families and afterschool programs. Read the article here!
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The Best Thanksgiving Event in Los Angeles for Families: Saying Thanks on the Westside
Join over a thousand members of the Los Angeles community on Thanksgiving Day and volunteer at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Volunteers will decorate for the festivities, serve food, write thank you cards and carve turkeys. In 2010, more than 1,200 volunteers served 2,500 meals. The event is free and welcome to everyone— families, students, singles, and seniors.
Details: “Westside Thanksgiving”
Cost: Free
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, California
Date: Thanksgiving Day – Various Time Slots – 7am to 7pm
Website: http://www.westsidethanksgiving.org/thx2011/volunteer.html
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