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School: After Hours
School After Hours Podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the impact, challenges, and successes of afterschool programs—an often-overlooked yet essential part of youth development. This podcast sheds light on the educators, program leaders, and community partners who work tirelessly to provide enriching experiences for students beyond the classroom. By sharing their stories, insights, and best practices, we aim to elevate the conversation around afterschool programs and advocate for the resources and recognition they deserve.
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S 6 EP 19: Youth Voice Impacting School Culture feat. Jacob Adams
What if the key to better schools isn't more testing, more funding, or more interventions — but simply listening to the people in the building? On this episode of School After Hours, host J Lee talks with ...
S 6 EP 18: Observation Prep!
In this episode of School After Hours, host J. Lee breaks down how youth program managers can prepare for program observations without the last-minute panic. From reviewing daily systems and supporting sta...
S 6 EP 17: Homeschooling From The Inside Out feat. Quinn Johnson
As families increasingly explore homeschooling as an alternative to traditional education, Quinn offers insights into what the process truly entails. From curriculum choices to transitioning from tradition...
S 6 EP 16: The Soft Skills Gap: Why Rob Heller Created Boost
What if young people were taught the skills school often overlooks? In this episode, we spotlight Rob Heller, creator of the Boost program, a youth development initiative focused on 26 essential skills acr...
S 6 EP 15: Rethinking How We Evaluate Educators feat. Craig Randall
What if observations didn't have to be a nightmare? In this episode, I sit down with educator Craig Randall to explore Trust-Based Observations. This strengths-focused observation model replaces anxiety wi...
S 6 EP 14: Repost-Building Positive Relationships and Influential Program Culture feat. Cornelia Calliste Cooper
How do you make an out-of-school time program indispensable to a school community? That's what you'll learn in this conversation with Cornelia Cooper. She is an educator, consultant, and out-of-school time...
S 6 EP 13: Why Most Managers Are Conflict Avoiders ( And What To Do About It) feat. Juan Alvarado
What do you do when you know a conversation needs to happen—but you really don’t want to have it? In this guest takeover of the School After Hours Podcast, Juan Alvarado dives into one of the toughest part...
S 6 EP 12: The First 30 Days - Your Blueprint For A Successful School Year
In this episode, I emphasize how the first 30 days set the foundation for a productive school year, impacting students, staff, and families alike. I delve into the crucial aspects of relationship building,...
S 6 EP 11: Emotional Inteligence and Youth Empowerment feat. Dorian Young
In this episode, we talk with youth empowerment speaker and author Dorian Young to delve into the complexities of emotional intelligence in youth and its key importance in educational environments. Through...
S 6 EP 10: Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions feat. Julia Cook
In this engaging episode of the School After Hours Podcast, I sit down with award-winning children's author Julia Cook to explore the significance of self-regulation and emotional management in children. J...
S 6 EP 9: Rethinking Learning: Reschool Builds Equity Outside of the Classroom
Join us while Amy Anderson, the co-founder of Reschool, a nonprofit focused on expanding equitable learning opportunities beyond traditional classrooms in Colorado, delves into Reschool's innovative collab...
S 6 EP 8: The Impact Report - Documentation Do's and Don'ts: Creating Systems That Last
In this episode, I discuss the crucial role of documentation in youth programming to prevent burnout and chaos in subsequent years. We peel back the layers and shed light on how proper documentation can pa...