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20 on 2020—Advocacy Champions

Aug 05, 2021

By School's Out Washington

In a year like no other, we saw how youth workers and organizations came together and reimagined what it meant to support children, youth, and families. Below is one of 20 people and organizations that inspired us in 2020. Read the full report. Beth Monfils Beth is the Education Services Manager for the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, which has multiple 21st Century Learning Centers. These federally funded programs are supported by SOWA and offer young people from underserved communities expanded learning opportunities. Beth shares how and why she has stepped up to be an advocate for the youth and families … [ ]

Hollis Wong-Wear will close out our Bridge Conference!

Aug 05, 2021

By School's Out Washington

As we embraced our 2021 Bridge Conference theme, From Seedlings to Stardust, our Bridge Planning Team determined we were looking for a speaker with Washington state ties, roots in youth development, and an innovator who moves from imagination to transformational action. Hollis Wong-Wear embodies all aspects of this vision. We are thrilled to announce that she will be our Closing Keynote Speaker! Hollis Wong-Wear (she/her) is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, content producer and strategic facilitator who works at the intersection of creativity, community organizing and public policy. With her roots in spoken word and slam poetry through the nationally recognized Youth Speaks program, Hollis is … [ ]

Our program quality team is growing! Meet Kimmy, Sergio, and Valerie.

Jul 29, 2021

By School's Out Washington

Since 2008, School’s Out Washington has led the effort to build and sustain a quality improvement system for expanded learning programs in Washington state. It is at the heart of all we do. As our work continues to grow, our team does too! We are thrilled to introduce our two new Program Quality Administrative Assistants and our new Pierce County Program Quality Manager.

Youth step into careers and community

Jul 29, 2021

By Adriana Zazula

Grays Harbor Youth Works (GHYW) is a vital, hand-ons resource for youth in the Grays Harbor area. Working within 13 school districts, youth are able to learn more about careers that interest them as well as support their local community and businesses. Grays Harbor Youth Works mission is to, “provide career connected learning experiences to all youth throughout Grays Harbor and surrounding communities that support credential attainment and livable wage employment.” Beginning in March 2020, the organization established online offerings including a GHYW Career Connected Learning Zoom Series, a Social Media Marketing Internship as well IT, coding, and video production … [ ]

What does it mean to thrive?

Jul 27, 2021

By School's Out Washington

The Best Starts for Kids initiative is designed to ensure that all young people in King County are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. In the Out-of-School Time strategy, SOWA partners with organizations providing afterschool and summer programming to elementary and middle school age youth. Supporting youth to thrive is what the youth development field is all about—no matter the circumstances. Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) seamlessly converted their English-language literacy program to a virtual model. Newly-arrived youth receive individualized instruction online with tailored support from tutors, helping them navigate the challenges of learning a new language and a new … [ ]

“This program is the heartbeat”—What New Futures means for the Yishak family

Jul 22, 2021

By School's Out Washington

New Futures (of Southwest Youth and Family Services) has been part of the Best Starts for Kids Out-of-School Time initiative since 2018, in collaboration with Arts Corps and Geeking Out Kids of Color. The partnership provides arts education, STEM programming, academic support, and enrichment activities at four housing communities in King County. New Futures is the on-site youth development program of Southwest Youth and Family Services that offers academic support, enrichment opportunities, and a tight-knight community at Windsor Heights. When Eba Yishak and his family first moved to the Windsor about eight years ago, his oldest son Roben was still too young to enroll. Once Roben started attending, Eba and … [ ]

Author: School's Out Washington