Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Issue No 12 - Previous Issue

In the Spotlight:
Part of Making Austin a Peaceful Community

No doubt about it! Community partners contribute greatly to 21st CCLC student success. The Theatre Action Project (TAP) is an example. Since 2004, TAP has been an active community partner on 21st CCLC campuses throughout Austin. TAP students participate in enrichment activities such as puppet making, folktale acting, performances, world theatre classes, and city-wide parades. Read more.

Happening in Texas - Center ISD and Austin ISD

The Roughrider Chronicles, an enriching online newspaper club, is a star activity at Center Intermediate School’s 21st CCLC program. About twenty-five students work with two teachers to produce The Roughrider Chronicles. Kids divide up tasks and research topics of interest on the Internet, then draft stories, edit each other’s work, and use their Web skills to get their newspaper up and running online. Click here to read more.

Great Grant and Funding Opportunities Available Now

The Finance Project monthly funding tips, Youth at Center, Grants to help underserved youth, and more!

Click Here to review some recommended funding and grant opportunies and for more resources on where to find funding.

AFTERSCHOOL METAPHORS FOR THOUGHT

Afterschool is like a blender: When ideas blend, they come out good.

Afterschool is like a vacuum cleaner:
The kids suck it out and some days blow it back everywhere

Afterschool is like a coffee maker:
The right combination of water and coffee makes it strong.

Have a great month!

The A-School Times Staff