Leading with Heart: Balancing Career, Family, and Faith
The Growing With Elevo series features mission-driven people from across our organization sharing their stories and growth experiences as they strive to make a positive impact for the students we serve every day. This month, we sat down with Jessy Orozco and learned why she swapped a career in hospitality for a career working with […]
A Period of Reflection: Renewing Your Growth Mindset for 2025
With 2024 coming to a close, many of us have spent the last month reflecting, taking the time to celebrate wins, revisiting challenges, and setting intentions for the year ahead. Resolutions often take center stage during this time, but renewing your growth mindset is a more transformative way to ring in 2025. Let’s get into […]
California’s Expanded Learning Vision: How a Community of Practice Aims to Transform K-12 Education
On November 20, 2024, we held our first-ever Expanded Learning Community of Practice. California educators, expanded learning leaders, and Elevo staff and advisors gathered to discuss challenges and share best practices they’ve learned. Here’s a recap of this incredible event full of sharing successes, problem-solving, and learning. The day was hosted by our Senior Vice […]
Journey with Elevo: From Coach to Training Manager
The Growing With Elevo series features mission-driven people from across our organization sharing their stories and growth experiences as they strive to make a positive impact for the students we serve every day. This month, we talked to Training Manager K’Lon Benson and learned more about his goal to become the mentor he was missing […]
Starting with Community: Strengthening School Climate In Expanded Learning
The relationship a student has with school has a profound impact on their success in school. Decades of research have shown that creating a school climate in which students feel safe and connected has positive impacts on student attendance, behavior, learning, and more (Thapa et al., 2013). Expanded Learning programs and providers can and should […]
Options For Every District: Elevo Expanded Learning
Our Expanded Learning solution brings educational, academic, and physical enrichment components together into one program. Our programs are designed to expand on what students are doing in school, while offering new ways to learn, create relationships, be active, build skills, and have fun. Let’s dive deep into this offering and how it allows our district […]
Veterans Day at Elevo: Honoring the Experiences of Those Who Have Served
As we celebrate Veterans Day, we would like to take a moment to honor the courageous men and women who have served our country. Here at Elevo, we are proud to have veterans on our team who showcase their unique experiences, leadership skills, and dedication to lifting our students up every day. To recognize their […]
My Journey with Elevo: From Coach to Multimedia Creator
The Growing With Elevo series features mission-driven people from across our organization sharing their stories and growth experiences as they strive to make a positive impact for the students we serve every day. This month, Multimedia Creator Kris Washington speaks on the many chapters in his Elevo journey and how it led him to become […]
Seasonal Changes: How Shifts in Weather Impact Students
The changing seasons bring a wealth of transformations, including cool breezes after long summer days, the beautiful changing colors of foliage, and the festive chill of winter. These environmental shifts also impact our daily lives, including those of students navigating their academics and extracurricular activities. Seasonal changes do more than alter the landscape—they influence students’ […]
In-School Programs: Spotlight On Elevo School Day
At Elevo, we understand the power of structured play time for students. We created Elevo School Day to support students and educators alike, during recess, lunch, and PLC or professional development release time, creating time for teachers to refocus. Here’s everything you need to know about our staffing support solution. What is Elevo School Day? […]
