Podcasts about Afterschool Alliance

Jodi Grant, executive director of Afterschool Alliance, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to reflect on the work of the Alliance and describe what has been most effective in procuring resources for learning landscapes in communities across the U.S.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tiffany Meier is the host of NTD's “China in Focus,” dedicated to a truthful presentation on China. With her unwavering commitment to finding and presenting the facts, the show has grown to over half a million subscribers since its launch in late February 2019, and has received overwhelming support and positive feedback. Tiffany is dedicated to truth and integrity, and a return to journalistic standards in her reporting about China. With a network of underground sources in China she has stayed ahead of the curve. Viewers say she presents tomorrow's news today. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Kevin David Sorbo is an American actor best known for his roles in two television series: as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda. Sorbo is also known for acting in the Christian drama films God's Not Dead and Let There Be Light. Besides his successful career in entertainment, Kevin has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since 1997, Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the nonprofit organization A World Fit For Kids. More information can be found on his website at kevinsorbo.net.

It's that time again when we put a spotlight on after school programs and services with the Lights on After School Celebration.  Recognized on the third Thursday in October, Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 and today more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting millions of Americans and media coverage nationwide. Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. So, this episode of the making after school cool podcast features the opinions of OST professions commenting on why it is important to have after school and out of school time services available in our community.  The following is what they had to say.

“What are you mixed with?” This is a question often posed to multi-racial & racially ambiguous folks, requiring them to reevaluate their identities, especially if they are members of the Black community. In this episode, two multi-racial girls from the Justice is Us Project, Alayna Maragh, and Angie Mejia, evaluate the intersectionality and complications of multi-racial identity, such as identity crisis, colorism, light skin privilege, apartheid, and more. Strap in, because it's going to be one bumpy ride. ...Angie (Angeles) Mejia is a queer Afro-Latinx activist, and a representative of the Justice is Us Project. When she's not advocating for a cause, she's often found writing poetry and speaking about her lived experiences, especially those conversations that often omit intersectionality.  They've been involved with the Afterschool Alliance and the Broward Youth Coalition. Her motto is "Always root for the underdog." ...Alayna Maragh is a Blasian who represents the Justice is Us Project. With most of her ancestry coming from the very mixed island of Jamaica, there is still a lot of confusion on what exactly she is, however, she is still proud of her nationality and race(s). She currently attends a high school where most students are monoracial minorities. She is also currently working in the Charity Department on an immersive Web3 project, “The Jockey Experience.” She's been a part of Stranahan's Medical program for some time and wishes to branch out and explore what the world has to offer.

In the Lessons in Adolescence podcast we feature conversations with researchers, practitioners, program developers and advocates. Drawing content from our past two seasons of episodes, we are offering a series of Mini Lessons on important topics relating to positive early adolescent development and effective middle level education. This mini lesson is about Out-of-School-Time.When looking at the adolescent years, there's often an emphasis on in-school academics. But a huge part of student growth also involves what happens outside of school. We spoke with various leaders of innovative after school programs to learn more about the large impact out of school time has on adolescent development.Featuring excerpts with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance from episode 8, Elizabeth Micci, a Managing Director at Citizen Schools from episode 18, and Nyasha Rusununguko, the former Director of Program Operations at Higher Achievement from episode 16.

Show Summary:Are you interested in learning about the latest research in STEM education? In this episode, Natasha, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University, shares her recent research on the impact of attendance in an afterschool STEM program (Space Club) on student attitudes towards STEM. Tune in to hear the latest trends in STEM education and the behind-the-scenes of conducting quantitative education research. Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes2. STEM Careers in your Classroom4. Why You Should Teach Space23. Mission to the Moon: Virtual STEM Program37. The Learning Potential of Space Club50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEM57. How to Organize a STEM Summer CampVivify STEM Blog PostsTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM7 Activities Featuring Women in STEM HistoryHow to Start an After School STEM ClubVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsWho is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & ActivityIntro to Coding: Communication STEM ActivityDigital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School) - Digital & PrintedSTEM Career Classroom PostersAll About Space ClubBring Space Club to Your School!Blog: Mission to Mars Curriculum Video: Space Club Mission to Mars Student Highlights Videos Other STEM ResourcesStudy from Science.org - “Highway signs showing traffic deaths don't reduce crashes”Girls Who CodeA Leak in the STEM Pipeline: Taking Algebra EarlyPEAR's STEM Tools: Common Instrument Suite & Dimensions of SuccessThis Camp Is Also an In-Depth Study of Why Girls Quit STEMNational Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, 2021Osborne, J. (2003). Attitudes towards science: A review of the literature and its implications. International Journal of Science Education, 25(9), 1049 – 1079.Shapiro, M., Grossman, D., Carter, S., Martin, K., Deyton, P., & Hammer, D. (2015). Middle school girls and the “leaky pipeline” to leadership. Middle School Journal, 46(5), 3–13.Afterschool Alliance. (2021). STEM learning in afterschool on the rise, but barriers and inequities exist.Young, J. R., Ortiz, N., & Young, J. L. (2017). STEMulating Interest: A meta-analysis of the effects of out-of-school time on student STEM interest. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 5(1), 62–74.THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.om/thestemspace/2022/2022/67/is-stem-after-school-effectiveTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTER

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, Jodi Grant, and the President and CEO of the National 4-H Council, Jennifer Sirangelo about the importance of supporting afterschool programs, especially in terms of the impact on students' mental health in the era of COVID.

A new study from the "Afterschool Alliance" shows that parents recognize afterschool programs definitely support wellness, mental health among children and youth. Join Jodi Grant and Jennifer Sirangelo as they share what this actually means for all of us.About Jodi Grant: Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. Jodi graduated from Yale University with honors and received her law degree from Harvard University. She currently serves on the Board of Partners for Livable Communities and is a Trustee of America's Promise. She lives with her husband and two children in Washington, DC. About Jennifer Sirangelo: Jennifer Sirangelo leads National 4-H Council in its mission to increase investment and participation in high-quality 4-H positive youth development programs. Sirangelo joined the National 4-H Council in 2006 to grow support for America's largest youth development organization. Council is the non-profit partner to the nation's 4-H movement, supporting leadership development for nearly six million young people through diverse and inclusive programs in agriculture, science, health, and civic engagement by way of alliances with America's philanthropic sector. For more information please visit: www.afterschoolalliance.org

A new study from the "Afterschool Alliance" shows that parents recognize afterschool programs definitely support wellness, mental health among children and youth. Join Jodi Grant and Jennifer Sirangelo as they share what this actually means for all of us.About Jodi Grant: Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. Jodi graduated from Yale University with honors and received her law degree from Harvard University. She currently serves on the Board of Partners for Livable Communities and is a Trustee of America's Promise. She lives with her husband and two children in Washington, DC. About Jennifer Sirangelo: Jennifer Sirangelo leads National 4-H Council in its mission to increase investment and participation in high-quality 4-H positive youth development programs. Sirangelo joined the National 4-H Council in 2006 to grow support for America's largest youth development organization. Council is the non-profit partner to the nation's 4-H movement, supporting leadership development for nearly six million young people through diverse and inclusive programs in agriculture, science, health, and civic engagement by way of alliances with America's philanthropic sector. For more information please visit: www.afterschoolalliance.org

Ron helps us tolerate the Holiday. He also complains about being stalked by his weather app... Guest: Jodi Grant is Executive Director of Afterschool Alliance

After school programs around the country are having the same issue as a lot of business: finding enough qualified staff members. This was a problem even before the pandemic, but a new survey from the Afterschool Alliance shows 87% of afterschool programs are concerned about finding and keeping staff, and more than half have had to put interested families on waiting lists. This week on The Best Of Our Knowledge, a discussion on the current state of after school programs. From TV, podcasts and video games to countless social media platforms, young people are constantly bombarded with media all day long. How much of that do they actually understand, and at what age should we start teaching them? According to the nonprofit organization Media Literacy Now, media literacy should be taught in K – 12 all over the country. We'll talk about their new policy paper. One reason we need younger people to learn about media literacy is that younger people are spending a lot more time in front of screens. That's the topic of this week's Academic Minute.

After school programs around the country are having the same issue as a lot of business: finding enough qualified staff members. This was a problem even before the pandemic, but a new survey from the Afterschool Alliance shows 87% of afterschool programs are concerned about finding and keeping staff, and more than half have had to put interested families on waiting lists. This week on The Best Of Our Knowledge, a discussion on the current state of after school programs. From TV, podcasts and video games to countless social media platforms, young people are constantly bombarded with media all day long. How much of that do they actually understand, and at what age should we start teaching them? According to the nonprofit organization Media Literacy Now, media literacy should be taught in K – 12 all over the country. We'll talk about their new policy paper. One reason we need younger people to learn about media literacy is that younger people are spending a lot more time in front of screens. That’s the topic of this week’s Academic Minute.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of The Afterschool Alliance, and Laura Overdeck, founder and president of BedTime Math, about the importance of after school programs. While they are important, a new study shows that these programs are scarce and not accessible to those who can truly benefit from them.

On this episode, host Andrea Lovanhill speaks with Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable after-school programs. At the helm of the organization, Jodi works to ensure that out-of-school-time programs not only help students stay engaged and recover from the pandemic, but also provide their families with essential supports. In this conversation, Jodi talks about the correlation between affordability and equity in summer learning programs, funding opportunities in the American Rescue Plan, the role of social-emotional learning in after-school programs, and supporting after-school staff. Learn more in the special report, “Time for a Game-Changing Summer:” http://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/ To learn more about Jodi and the Alliance, visit AfterschoolAlliance.org. For more episodes of Grow Kinder, visit GrowKinderPodcast.org. You can rate and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, or Stitcher—we'd love to hear from you. And to let us know more about you and what you think of the podcast, take our listener survey: https://forms.office.com/r/2WttRZdfgW

ABOUT JODI GRANT Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable after school programs. Jodi graduated from Yale University with honors and received her law degree from Harvard University. She […]

ABOUT JODI GRANT Since 2005, Jodi Grant has been Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, a non-profit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, affordable after school programs. Jodi graduated from Yale University with honors and received her law degree from Harvard University. She […] The post TMBS E171: Jodi Grant & Jennifer McCombs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Libby is joined by President & CEO of Aerostar Consulting Corporation Tammera L. Holmes. In 2016, Holmes launched her non-profit The AeroStar Avion Institute to begin opening doors for youth in a career field that for most is still very foreign. Her focus is to get more youth, African Americans, females, and other underserved and under-represented populations interested in STEM careers, particularly in the Aerospace industry. Her goal is to promote access to jobs in Aviation and Aerospace. She is an upstanding role-model and leader within the United States and the Aviation community. Her AeroStar programs are literally giving "Wings to Dreams.   Libby and Tammera discuss: How Tammera got her start in the aviation industry The false sense of security that academia has created How AeroStar is helping the industry Why she is a huge advocate for serving children and under-represented populations How she maintains a sense of balance between being a leader in the aviation industry, a parent, a wife, and more Why you should be taking inventory on where you're putting your time, talent, and treasure   Growing up in a crime-ridden west suburb of Chicago, Tammera understands the impact the current climate in Chicago has on young peoples' ability to expect greatness beyond what they see. Tammera was named a National Afterschool Ambassador with the Afterschool Alliance based in Washington, D.C. She was inducted in the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame receiving the "Spirit of Flight" award for her work. She's also received The Bessie Coleman Aviation Award from the Chicago Defender Charities as well as congressional recognition as an outstanding community partner from Representative Danny Davis amongst several other accolades.   Connect with Tammera: https://avioninstitute.org/team/tammera-l-holmes/ https://www.instagram.com/tammerainspires/ https://www.instagram.com/aerostaravion/

A conversation on understanding ESSER III funding and how to maximize partnerships to efficiently use these funds for afterschool and summer learning. Dr. Julie Davis talks with afterschool program advocates, Michele Ritchlin and Dr. Terry Peterson, to help you understand how to access these funds in order to partner with community programs in your area.  Show notes: The evidence base for afterschool and summer: Planning for Impactful Summer Learning 2021 Afterschool Alliance Research Brief, April 2021 Discussion Draft of the research Ohio Afterschool Network Resources: Find a community program in your area with their Program Map Slide presentation detailing afterschool and ESSER III funding information for Ohio Join the Ohio Afterschool Network Panel Discussion on May 5th with National Summer Learning Association, Ohio Department of Education, and the Afterschool Alliance—to register or find more information: https://www.oanohio.org/calendar Additional information: American Rescue Plan potential support for afterschool and summer Informational Op-Ed article on the principal's role in spending relief funds for their schools. Here is the link to ESSER III fund estimates going to districts in Ohio. Click ‘here' above to link to the website: then click on ESSER III in the light gray top menu, then on left side near the top, select OH to find district funding estimates.

Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, discusses collaborating with policy makers at all levels of government and afterschool programs across the United States to improve childhood education and equal access to opportunity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kevin Sorbo is an actor, director, producer, author and has also been a part of many great documentaries, like ShadowRing by our mutual friends, Free Mind Films.In 1993, Kevin emerged as a full fledged international TV star when he was cast as the lead role of Hercules in a series of TV films that would lay the groundwork for the immensely popular series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Kevin also guest-starred as Hercules in episodes of the successful spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess as well as providing his voice to the animated Hercules films.In 1997 Kevin accepted his first leading film role in the fantasy action feature Kull the Conquerer.Along the way, Kevin played characters in video games such as Mortal Kombat 4, God of War and The Conduit.Kevin guest starred on the sitcom Two and a Half Men and played a recurring role on the final season of The O.C. One glimpse at Kevin's imdb and it's clear that this hard working actor takes no breaks! In addition to his work onscreen, Kevin now also produces films, recently serving as Executive Producer and star of the movie Abel's Field.Kevin recently authored the widely praised book, True Strength, that recounts the painful recovery from serious health setbacks that changed his life during his Hercules years.Sorbo married actress Sam Jenkins, whom he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998. They have three children together, Braeden, Shane and Octavia.Besides his successful career in entertainment, Kevin has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the non profit organization, A World Fit For Kids. Please visit WorldFitForKids.org to learn more.KEVIN SORBOWebsite: http://www.kevinsorbo.net/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksorbsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo/THE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCASTWEBSITE: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheRippleEffectPodcastPayPal: https://www.PayPal.com/paypalme/RvTheory6MERCH Store: http://www.TheRippleEffectPodcastMerch.comROKFIN Show: https://rokfin.com/RippleEffectFringe.FM: https://fringe.fm/shows/the-ripple-effect-podcast/ODYSEE/LBRY: https://odysee.com/@therippleeffectpodcast:dBITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/6bOtjURD1rds/FLOTE: https://flote.app/trepodcastFACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1KaM0OgTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RvTheory6INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rvtheory6/SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lpFhHI6CqdZKW0QDyOicJGOOGLE PLAY/PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/search/the%20ripple%20effect%20podcastiTUNES: http://apple.co/1xjWmlFSTITCHER RADIO: http://bit.ly/1nWBXBYTHE UNION OF THE UNWANTEDLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/uotuwRSS FEED: https://uotuw.podbean.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2u1QUbVpglxRGA-NUSO3vAOdysee.com/LBRY.TV: https://odysee.com/@uotuw:eTwitter: https://twitter.com/uotuwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuotuw/FLOTE: https://flote.app/uotuw

This episode features a conversation with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance, the nation’s preeminent advocacy organization for afterschool programming. A veteran of public policy, Jodi has led the group for the last 15 years. In that time, the Afterschool Alliance has produced multiple updates of its “America After 3 PM” Report, the most comprehensive examination of the afterschool field, including a recent look at some of the specific challenges and opportunities of afterschool programs for middle school aged youth.Jodi and Jason talk about how the demand for afterschool programming, which has never been higher, is not being met with adequate funding - especially for middle and high school aged youth - the inequities in afterschool that have been perpetuated by the COVID pandemic, how afterschool plays an essential supportive role as young adolescents explore opportunities for their futures as well as navigate the complexities of the current world, and an exciting new funding opportunity specifically for middle school afterschool programs being awarded in partnership between the Afterschool Alliance and the New York Life Foundation.Additional Readings and ResourcesAfterschool AllianceAmerica After 3PMAmerica After 3 for Middle School YouthLights On AfterschoolNew York Life FoundationAim High grant program: Supporting Middle School Afterschool Programs Serving Middle School Youth21st Century Community Learning CentersThe Missing Middle – Federal Funding by Grade Span, Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, Alliance for Excellent Education, April 2019.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance and Heather Nesle, President of The New York Life Foundation, about how after-school programs impact students and families.

On the radio show this week, we talk about how much emergency relief from Congress it will take to revive the U.S. economy; then jump into the need to extend paid leave and sick days; uncover whats going on with after school care and how to get support for children during a pandemic; and we close the show discussing how to best support a loved one if they come out as trans. *Special guests include: Mark Paul, Assistant Professor of economics and environmental studies at New College of Florida and a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, @NewCollegeofFL, @MarkVinPaul; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Jodi Grant, Afterschool Alliance, @afterschool4all; Alexis Bleich, Co-Director of the Clinical Services at Kip, @kiptherapy  

On the radio show this week, we talk about how much emergency relief from Congress it will take to revive the U.S. economy; then jump into the need to extend paid leave and sick days; uncover what’s going on with after school care and how to get support for children during a pandemic; and we close the show discussing how to best support a loved one if they come out as trans.    *Special guests include: Mark Paul, Assistant Professor of economics and environmental studies at New College of Florida and a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, @NewCollegeofFL, @MarkVinPaul; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Jodi Grant, Afterschool Alliance, @afterschool4all; Alexis Bleich, Co-Director of the Clinical Services at Kip, @kiptherapy

Kevin Sorbo, Actor, most widely known for his role as Hercules in the 1990's TV series 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,' joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Against the Tide documentary and Faith Under Fire film, why he is a part of these projects about sharing our Christian faith, and what he hopes people gain from these productions. Learn more about Against the Tide at againstthetide.movie and find tickets for limited Fathom Event Nov. 19 and 23 at fathomevents.com/events/against-the-tide. Learn more about Faith Under Fire, opening Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, at faithunderfirefilm.com. About Against the Tide: Against the Tide is a new feature-length documentary on the life, work, and mission of legendary University of Oxford professor, mathematician, and philosopher Dr. John Lennox.  Lennox has devoted a lifetime in a rigorous investigation of the critical question “Do science and history refute the validity of the Bible and the Christian worldview?”   In Against the Tide, veteran Hollywood actor and director Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God's Not Dead, Let There Be Light) outlines some of the most challenging accusations that science makes against scripture. Through compelling conversations and visual explorations, Professor Lennox sets the record straight, as he stands against the tide of disinformation and proclaims the undeniable Truth.  Created by Pensmore Films, Against the Tide takes viewers on a journey from Oxford to Israel as Lennox and Sorbo unpack theological and scientific evidence of God, culminating in the Holy Land to experience the verifiable evidence about the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   Viewers will be educated, informed, and edified in their faith, giving them the confidence and tools to defend their own faith as they also stand Against The Tide. About Faith Under Fire: After an exhausting night saving a young girl from a raging house fire, Fireman Tom Hatcher is at the end of his rope. He couldn't save his wife from cancer – and worse yet – his six year old daughter, Tiffany, is now facing the same possible fate. When he finds himself in a cold jail cell after attacking a pastor out of frustration with a seemingly absent God, Tom begins to reflect on his downward spiral into despair. But with the help and persistent friendship of the very man he assaulted, Tom is challenged to face his grief and embrace faith in the darkest hours of his life. About Kevin Sorbo: In 1993, Kevin Sorbo emerged as a full-fledged international TV star when he was cast as the lead role of Hercules in a series of TV films that would lay the groundwork for the immensely popular series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He also guest-starred as Hercules in episodes of the successful spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess as well as providing his voice to the animated Hercules films. In 1997 Sorbo accepted his first leading film role in the fantasy action feature Kull the Conqueror. Along the way, he played characters in video games such as Mortal Kombat 4, God of War and The Conduit. He guest-starred on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" and played a recurring role on the final season of "The O.C.." In addition to his work onscreen, Sorbo now also produces films, recently serving as Executive Producer and star of the movie Abel's Field.  Currently he is promoting his upcoming feature film Faith Under Fire, and the theatrical release for his documentary Against the Tide. When asked about  Against the Tide, Sorbo says, “I am frequently berated by Hollywood compatriots for my Christian faith. Bringing Against The Tide to the screen seemed a great opportunity to learn how to respond from a master in turning the atheist manifesto on its head. Furthermore, I get to appear as ‘myself!'” Besides his successful career in entertainment, Sorbo has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the non-profit organization, A World Fit For Kids.   Sorbo recently authored the widely praised book, "True Strength," that recounts the painful recovery from serious health setbacks that changed his life during his Hercules years. He married actress Sam Jenkins, whom he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998. They have three children together, Braeden, Shane and Octavia.

Actor, Author, Director, Producer and Man of Faith. Kevin Sorbo continues to give. Currently with two films that present the faith from different angles. Faith Under Fire show us the internal struggles of a fireman, as he wrestles with belief. Questions arise that we all can relate to. The second is an interview/documentary with Dr. John Lennox called Against the Tide: Finding God in an Age of Science. Dr. Lennox is a mathematics professor at Oxford University in England. He is a great defender of the faith, debating many of the well know Atheists such as Richard Dawkins. The documentary gives you pieces of different debates along with one on one time with Dr Lennox explaining his reasoning behind his arguments. Against the Tide is in theaters November 19, 20, 23. Faith Under Fire opens November 27 before going to VOD/DVD/Streaming on December 1. : In 1993, Kevin Sorbo emerged as a full-fledged international TV star when he was cast as the lead role of Hercules in a series of TV films that would lay the groundwork for the immensely popular series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He also guest-starred as Hercules in episodes of the successful spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess as well as providing his voice to the animated Hercules films.In 1997 Sorbo accepted his first leading film role in the fantasy action feature Kull the Conquerer. Along the way, he played characters in video games such as Mortal Kombat 4, God of War and The Conduit.He guest-starred on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" and played a recurring role on the final season of "The O.C.." In addition to his work onscreen, Sorbo now also produces films, recently serving as Executive Producer and star of the movie Abel's Field. Currently he is promoting his upcoming feature film Faith Under Fire, and the theatrical release for his documentary Against the Tide.Besides his successful career in entertainment, Sorbo has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the non-profit organization, A World Fit For Kids. Sorbo recently authored the widely praised book, "True Strength," that recounts the painful recovery from serious health setbacks that changed his life during his Hercules years. He married actress Sam Jenkins, whom he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998. They have three children together, Braeden, Shane and Octavia.http://www.kevinsorbo.net/ https://collidedistribution.com/faithunderfire/

School's not back after the summer, exposing even more need for after school programs that have filled the gap for working families. But those programs face a precarious funding future. Nikki Yamashiro from the Afterschool Alliance joins to share her latest research. PLUS a brief history of how daycare shame started in America. Check out the Afterschool Alliance: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School's not back after the summer, exposing even more need for after school programs that have filled the gap for working families. But those programs face a precarious funding future. Nikki Yamashiro from the Afterschool Alliance joins to share her latest research. PLUS a brief history of how daycare shame started in America. Check out the Afterschool Alliance: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hear about Kevin Sorbo's Christian Faith and his work in Faith-Based Film.  You can see Kevin in such films as "Let There Be Light" "God's not Dead" "One Nation Under God" including his soon to be released film "Miracle in East Texas."Dr. Ponz talks with Kevin about his faith and his struggle with a near life and career-ending health issue.  Find out about how Hercules became a man who stands for Jesus.Besides his successful career in entertainment, Kevin has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after-school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the nonprofit organization, A World Fit For Kids. Please visit WorldFitForKids.org to learn more.

Chris Neitzey joins us as we talk about all of the ways to incorporate STEM into your program. He also lends his expertise in how to help secure funding for your program through his years of work in the field.

In this episode we talk with Jodi Grant the Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance. We discuss the challenges that face after school programming and how to better promote your program to make sure you get noticed. Join us as we go over this as well as why after school programs are vital for the success of our youth. Check out their website for more helpful information: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/

The administration announced the President’s FY2020 budget proposal and it does not include federal funding for after school programs. If that happens, after school programs for more than 1.7 million students will be in jeopardy. My guests are Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance and Barry D. Ford, President and CEO, Council for a Strong America.

The administration announced the President’s FY2020 budget proposal and it does not include federal funding for after school programs. If that happens, after school programs for more than 1.7 million students will be in jeopardy. My guests are Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance and Barry D. Ford, President and CEO, Council for a Strong America.

After-school programs are crucial for many families. From the time school gets out around 2 or 3 p.m. to the time most parents get off work at 5 or 6 p.m., after-school program providers offer kids expanded academics and enrichment activities like arts or physical education. But while the need is clear, many state and federally funded after-school programs are struggling to survive. Almost all of the quality after-hours programs in the county are have long waitlists, and not every family can access them. On the latest Good Schools for All podcast, Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn talk with Brad Lupien, CEO of after-school program provider arc, and the San Diego County Office of Education's Daymon Beach about the importance of such programs and the issues impacting them. Also on the podcast: an update on local school board election results and a quick look back at Cindy Marten's five years as San Diego Unified's superintendent. What's Working Proposition 49: Prop. 49 is a California law passed in 2002 that set aside funding for after-school programs. While many of the programs need more funding, the state was still rated No. 1 in the country for its after-school offerings by the Afterschool Alliance. Number of the Week 8.8 percent: That's the state's increase, from $7.50 to $8.16, in the daily reimbursement rate for each student in after-school programs. If the number kept up with inflation, it should be $9.32. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After-school programs are crucial for many families. From the time school gets out around 2 or 3 p.m. to the time most parents get off work at 5 or 6 p.m., after-school program providers offer kids expanded academics and enrichment activities like arts or physical education. But while the need is clear, many state and federally funded after-school programs are struggling to survive. Almost all of the quality after-hours programs in the county are have long waitlists, and not every family can access them. On the latest Good Schools for All podcast, Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn talk with Brad Lupien, CEO of after-school program provider arc, and the San Diego County Office of Education's Daymon Beach about the importance of such programs and the issues impacting them. Also on the podcast: an update on local school board election results and a quick look back at Cindy Marten’s five years as San Diego Unified’s superintendent. What’s Working Proposition 49: Prop. 49 is a California law passed in 2002 that set aside funding for after-school programs. While many of the programs need more funding, the state was still rated No. 1 in the country for its after-school offerings by the Afterschool Alliance. Number of the Week 8.8 percent: That's the state’s increase, from $7.50 to $8.16, in the daily reimbursement rate for each student in after-school programs. If the number kept up with inflation, it should be $9.32.

Marc sits with Dr. Stephanie Rodriguez, Director of STEM Policy at the Afterschool Alliance, and Michael Preston, Executive Director of Computer Science, NYC (CSNYC), and Co-founder of the National CSForAll Consortium, to dig in on the momentum to build support for Computer Science Education. What is 'the movement'? Is there new relevance, or more urgency now than ever? What outcomes do we hope to influence in the years to come? Who do we think will benefit?If you like this episode, subscribe to No Such Thing on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. If it's not available on your favorite player, let me know through our shownotes site, nosuchthingpodcast[dot]org. Already a subscriber? Please rate and review us, and tweet the showpage to your network with #nosuchthingpodcast to enter to win a brand new 1st Gen Google Pixel phone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Quality Conversation, Jen Rinehart from the Afterschool Alliance shares the latest in afterschool policy and funding news. She gives an update on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and shares what that means for 21st Century Community Learning Centers across the country. Jen also discusses the implementation of last fall’s reauthorized Child Care and Development Fund. 

1st Hour: Fr. Terry Gensemer: Director of Charismatic Episcopal Church for Life, Eric Scheidler: Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League and Troy Newman: President of Operation Rescue discuss how State Regulations are closing Abortion Clinics. 2ns Hour: Kevin Sorbo discusses his new movie "God's Not Dead" and what its like to be a conservative actor in liberal Hollywood. About Kevin Sorbo: Hailing from Norwegian ancestry, Kevin was born in Mound, Minnesota, USA. His mother worked as a nurse and his father taught junior high school resulting in a down to earth upbringing that forged the outstanding work ethic Kevin holds to this day. By the time he was in University, Kevin was covering tuition costs with modeling work which swiftly translated into a career in television with his first appearances on Prime Time shows such as Murder She Wrote and The Commish. Just as the Hercules series came to an end, Kevin received a call from the wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, personally requesting him to play the lead role in Roddenberry’s second sci-fi series, Andromeda. The show ran for five seasons and further fueled Kevin’s already ferociously loyal global following! In 1993, Kevin emerged as a full fledged international TV star when he was cast as the lead role of Hercules in a series of TV films that would lay the groundwork for the immensely popular series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Kevin also guest-starred as Hercules in episodes of the successful spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess as well as providing his voice to the animated Hercules films. In 1997 Kevin accepted his first leading film role in the fantasy action feature Kull the Conquerer. Along the way, Kevin played characters in video games such as Mortal Kombat 4, God of War and The Conduit. Kevin guest starred on the sitcom Two and a Half Men and played a recurring role on the final season of The O.C. One glimpse at Kevin's imdb and it's clear that this hard working actor takes no breaks! In addition to his work onscreen, Kevin now also produces films, recently serving as Executive Producer and star of the movie Abel's Field. Kevin recently authored the widely praised book, True Strength, that recounts the painful recovery from serious health setbacks that changed his life during his Hercules years. Sorbo married actress Sam Jenkins, whom he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998. They have three children together, Braeden, Shane and Octavia. Besides his successful career in entertainment, Kevin has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the non profit organization, A World Fit For Kids. Please visit WorldFitForKids.org to learn more.

A recent report suggested that many claims about text books being aligned to Common Core State Standards may be false. We discuss the findings of this report with two highly respected experts in the field, who offer suggestions on how to confirm which resources are truly aligned. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @grantwiggins @achievethecore @bamradionetwork Sandra Alberti serves as the Director of Partnership Initiatives and Professional Development for Student Achievement Partners, an organization that was instrumental in the development of the Common Core State Standards. Grant Wiggins is the president of Authentic Education in Hopewell NJ. Grant is best known as the co-author of Understanding by Design. Patrick Riccards has been a communications and policy expert for 20 years. Darren Burris is a member of the state's Model Curriculum Development Team. Jen Rinehart takes a primary role in the Afterschool Alliance's national and state coalition building, policy and research efforts. Previously, she served for more than five years on the staff of the U.S. Department of Education, and currently serves on a number of advisory boards of organizations that share the Afterschool Alliance's vision of afterschool for all. Jennifer Davis is the Co-Founder & President of the National Center on Time & Learning. She has held positions at the federal, state, and local levels focused on improving educational opportunities for children across the United States. Patrick Riccards has been a communications and policy expert for 20 years. Darren Burris is a member of the state's Model Curriculum Development Team.

In this discussion we move beyond the focus on standards and testing to look at a new report's findings that both students and teachers need more time and support. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @afterschool4all @jmrinehart @bamradionetwork Jen Rinehart takes a primary role in the Afterschool Alliance's national and state coalition building, policy and research efforts. Previously, she served for more than five years on the staff of the U.S. Department of Education, and currently serves on a number of advisory boards of organizations that share the Afterschool Alliance's vision of afterschool for all. Jennifer Davis is the Co-Founder & President of the National Center on Time & Learning. She has held positions at the federal, state, and local levels focused on improving educational opportunities for children across the United States. Patrick Riccards has been a communications and policy expert for 20 years. Darren Burris is a member of the state's Model Curriculum Development Team.

This special episode was recorded live from the Afterschool Alliance’s Afterschool for All Challenge, held May 8-9, 2012 in Washington DC. This episode features an interview with Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant, along with highlights from the opening panel entitled “Afterschool Works: Understanding the Evidence and Transforming Research Into Action,” and the 11th annualContinue Reading…