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New Report Highlights Critical Importance of Family Partnership

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Equity-based family engagement helps parents and caretakers in underserved communities become effective advocates and culture-bearers in schools, which boosts educational quality and relevance. Learn more in this new report published by the W. K. Kellog Foundation. ​

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Show Them that They Matter

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 In our latest story, OST Practitioner Ayesha Wilson shares her journey learning about the diverse cultures of her students' families.

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Showing us What they Know

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 An OST parent shares her thoughts on what makes a family event engaging and fun for parents.

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Keeping it Real

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 OST Leader & father Joseph Corbie tells us about the importance of keeping it real with families.

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3 OST Lessons from Mr. Rogers

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Our latest blog post explores how OST professionals can still learn in the Neighborhod of Make-Believe

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Youth Voices on Relationships & Self-Discovery

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​In this video story, youth enrolled at the Gately Youth Center in Cambridge reflect on the importance of their relationships with staff.

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Engaging Middle School Youth in Out-of-School-Time Opportunities

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Why are some middle school youth still missing out on OST opportunities? What can we do to help?

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Connecting Books and (Reluctant) Readers

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Librarian Emily Meyer highlights tips and resources to help young people find books they'll enjoy reading this summer. 

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Building a Welcoming Culture

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Families and staff of the Cambridge Community Center share the importance of their monthly family nights.

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The Power of the Outdoors

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Explore the benefits of outdoor education for your program and your own health & well-being.

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Building Dialogue

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Vanessa Fisher, director of the Frisoli Youth Center, tells us how she engages families by building dialogue and relationships.

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4  games to get kids excited about mindfulness

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Read how a youth worker changed her whole approach to mindfulness in her program by using games.

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