AYS, Inc. https://www.ayskids.org/ Central Indiana Before & After School Programs Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:31:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 10 Ways to Make Structured Study Time More Impactful https://www.ayskids.org/blog/10-ways-to-make-structured-study-time-more-impactful/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/10-ways-to-make-structured-study-time-more-impactful/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:31:48 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13393 One of the cornerstone elements of out-of-school time (OST) is the provision of organized study periods but, after a long time sitting in the classroom or with the allure of a bright sunny day, it […]

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Navigating School Choice: Selecting the Right High School https://www.ayskids.org/blog/navigating-school-choice-selecting-the-right-high-school/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/navigating-school-choice-selecting-the-right-high-school/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:43:41 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13312 When it comes to your child’s education, making the right ‘school choice’ can be a pivotal decision. We have been alongside our students’ learning journeys from Pre-K and now to 8th grade where we must […]

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Walking the Walk: What Mentoring Youth in 2024 Means https://www.ayskids.org/blog/walking-the-walk-what-mentoring-youth-in-2024-means/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/walking-the-walk-what-mentoring-youth-in-2024-means/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:00:48 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13264 It’s a fact – digital interactions sometimes overshadow face-to-face connections in the 2020s. That doesn’t mean it can’t be a tool for building meaningful relationships. This is especially true for mentoring collaborations across generations. The […]

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Board Governance Can Make or Break a Non-Profit https://www.ayskids.org/blog/board-governance-can-make-or-break-a-non-profit/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/board-governance-can-make-or-break-a-non-profit/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:37:32 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13198 The unfolding story of Dr. Burnette’s departure as Newfield’s CEO, after only 14 months, is garnering overwhelming interest across the community. Most longtime leaders in the non-profit sector have been through public relations crises, and […]

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6 Ways to Promote Youth Creativity https://www.ayskids.org/blog/6-ways-to-promote-youth-creativity/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/6-ways-to-promote-youth-creativity/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:14:14 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13184 “Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible.  No one can do more.”  – Loris Malaguzzi Children are naturally curious, experimental, and usually all too willing to […]

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We Grow Better with the Lights On! https://www.ayskids.org/blog/we-grow-better-with-the-lights-on/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/we-grow-better-with-the-lights-on/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:47:56 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13091 On October 26, schools from coast to coast will joyously light up for the Lights on Afterschool movement that celebrates the boundless learning avenues that the future holds for students beyond the traditional school day. […]

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AYS Receives $1M in Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana Grant https://www.ayskids.org/blog/ays-receives-1m-in-strengthening-youth-programs-in-indiana-grant/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/ays-receives-1m-in-strengthening-youth-programs-in-indiana-grant/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:58:54 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13085 AYS has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help enhance afterschool enrichments for students and staff. OCTOBER 10, 2023 || INDIANAPOLIS, IN— The At Your School (AYS) program is being funded […]

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Fostering Bully-Free Zones in Afterschool https://www.ayskids.org/blog/fostering-bully-free-zones-in-afterschool/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/fostering-bully-free-zones-in-afterschool/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:22:47 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13016 Now more than ever, the implications of bullying are more understood and widely discussed. Afterschool workers play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for children aged 4-13. Being the guardians […]

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Op-ed: Wrap-Around Youth Programs Help Students Succeed Inside and Outside the Classroom https://www.ayskids.org/blog/op-ed-wrap-around-youth-programs-help-students-succeed-inside-and-outside-the-classroom/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/op-ed-wrap-around-youth-programs-help-students-succeed-inside-and-outside-the-classroom/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:35:09 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=13008 Picture this: Demetrius, a stocky third-grader with dark curls and a plucky smile, stands with quiet interest alongside his peers at Anna Brochhausen School 88 in the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) system. They are gathered, […]

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Mental Health IS Health: The Role Afterschool Programs Play in Promoting Student Wellbeing https://www.ayskids.org/blog/mental-health-is-health-the-role-afterschool-programs-play-in-promoting-student-wellbeing/ https://www.ayskids.org/blog/mental-health-is-health-the-role-afterschool-programs-play-in-promoting-student-wellbeing/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:27:46 +0000 https://www.ayskids.org/?p=12952 “There is no health without mental health; mental health is too important to be left to the professionals alone, and mental health is everyone’s business.” — Vikram Patel. It’s a fact that was unceremoniously thrust […]

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