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Youth Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

Youth Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

The official sea turtle nesting season began March 1, 2022, and there are already nests across Palm Beach County’s beaches. Youth participating in the Literacy Coalition’s Stories & STEM opportunity at the Edna Runner Tutorial Center’s afterschool program became sea turtle biologists after reading “Mystery of the

Expanded Learning Opportunity Offers Storytelling through Stop-Motion Animation in Afterschool

Expanded Learning Opportunity Offers Storytelling through Stop-Motion Animation in Afterschool

Guest blog post written by Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Spring Break at Project Grow means long days full of fun. Every day after outside playtime, snacks, and crafts, youth settled into the classroom for a special treat: stop-motion animation classes with expanded learning opportunity provider Green Mouse Academy. Youth

Sailing Forward into Quality

Sailing Forward into Quality

Prime Time Palm Beach County facilitated a day of team-building and professional development for practitioners working at South Olive Elementary and Lantana Elementary afterschool programs. Prime Time quality advisors came with a clear mission to ensure attendees were reminded of positive youth development practices that increase overall program quality. Practitioners

Local Afterschool Programs Participate in the 2022 Florida Elementary Theatre Arts Festival

Local Afterschool Programs Participate in the 2022 Florida Elementary Theatre Arts Festival

Content and photographs provided by The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Facebook Page The 2022 Florida Elementary Theatre Arts Festival was held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at William T. Dwyer High School. Discovery Key Elementary Afterschool Program presented musical scenes from “Hairspray” under the leadership of Director Molly Raimondi.

Prime Time Brings Back Site-Based Professional Development Trainings

Prime Time Brings Back Site-Based Professional Development Trainings

= WE ARE BACK! Prime Time is now offering site-based professional development trainings. If your out-of-school time (OST) program has staff members who are interested in professional development, Prime Time can schedule a trainer to deliver a training at your program. Considerations: * Team with another OST program for a site-based training

Prime Time Celebrates Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time

Prime Time Celebrates Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time

Prime Time Palm Beach County is celebrating International SEL Day on Friday, March 11, 2022, and we want you to join us! This year’s theme, Finding Common Ground, Pursuing Common Good, will allow OST professionals to showcase the SEL skills they use to help in building relationships while supporting

Edna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for Her Work with Youth

Edna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for Her Work with Youth

Original Story from CBS Channel 12 News Written by Samantha Kerrigan CBS12news.com JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s “Hometown Hero” is a woman who’s dedicated most of her life to helping kids and families who need it most. Edna Runner’s passion for education inspired her to create