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Survey says: Summer learning gains ground

New research from the 2014 edition of America After 3PM, the most comprehensive household survey of how students in America spend their after school hours, shows that summer learning programs are strongly supported by parents and that participation in summer

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Gallup employee launches video series to promote Nebraska STEM

By Mary Kate Gulick Arranger. Woo. Communication. Maximizer. Activator. Those are Jim Collison’s top 5 Gallup Strengthsfinder attributes. And each one of is plain to see in Jim’s new YouTube video series, dedicated to promoting STEM in Nebraska. Jim has

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Senator Kolowski Honored as an Afterschool Champion at Special Event in Nation’s Capital

Republished from Afterschool Alliance Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Afterschool Alliance last week recognized State Senator Rick Kolowski for his exemplary support for afterschool programs and the youth who participate in them. Sen. Kolowski was named a State Afterschool Champion at

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Statewide Coalition of Citywide ELO Systems kicks off

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, statewide leaders and advocates for Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) met in Lincoln to kick off plans for the next year. ELOs refer to the high-quality after-school, before-school and summer learning opportunities that

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Statewide Stakeholder Summit for Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs)

On October 15, approximately 80 state and local level officials convened for an all-day summit on the UNL campus. The group focused on exploring potential state level policy actions to support ELO (Extended Learning Opportunity) programs powered by strong school-community partnerships.

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