Growing with Elevo: Manny Avina
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, Manuel Avina shares his heart and passion for kids as he grows from a part-time coach to a full-time Lead […]
Advocating for the Present and Future of Expanded Learning
Last week, Elevo joined hundreds of families, students, and community organizations in Sacramento for the annual California Afterschool and Summer Challenge, a grassroots advocacy initiative to highlight the importance and the impact of out-of-school time (OST) programs. Led by the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) and the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3), this event is an […]
ESWB Podcast: Building an Expanded Learning Community of Practice with Karin Wu
In each episode of Elevating Student Well-Being, we’ll discuss challenges and innovations in K-12 education, and ways we can all support the physical, mental, and academic well-being of students inside and outside of the school day. In the latest episode ESWB, host Brian LeTendre welcomes Elevo SVP of Marketing Karin Wu for a conversation about […]
SEL Week Day 5: Responsible Decision Making
Today is Day 5 of Elevo’s SEL Week. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. The last and final competency is responsible decision-making. Our day-to-day is made up of decisions big and small. What are you going to eat […]
SEL Week Day 4: Relationship Skills
Today is Day 4 of Elevo’s SEL Week. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. Today, we’re exploring what it means to have strong relationship skills. Relationships are the foundation of life. Whether it’s with friends, family members, or […]
SEL Week Day 3: Social Awareness
Today is Day 3 of Elevo’s SEL Week. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. Today’s competency is social awareness. Being cognizant of those around you is crucial for healthy personal, professional, and community relationships. How are they feeling? […]
SEL Week Day 2: Self-Management
Today is Day 2 of Elevo’s SEL Week. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. Today, we’re exploring all things self-management. Throughout our lives, we may find ourselves in situations where we aren’t sure how to react. Maybe […]
SEL Week Day 1: Self-Awareness
Today is Day 1 of Elevo’s SEL Week. Each day this week, we will be focusing on a different CASEL competency, diving deep into the elements that inform our WASC-accredited curriculum. Today’s competency is self-awareness. Have you ever met anyone who is incredibly aware of the way they react to their situation? Maybe they are […]
Turning the Summer Slide Into a Summer Ramp
As we approach the home stretch of any school year, conversations about the dreaded “summer slide” become more and more frequent. It’s often a deficit-based discussion, positioning summer programs as a way to stem the tide of summer learning declines, or catch up on unfinished learning. We know summer programs can play an important role […]
Gamifying the Learning Experience at Elevo!
Ever wish learning could be more… fun? We all have those mandatory e-learnings that, let’s be real, may sometimes feel like homework. But what if learning could be exciting and beneficial both personally and professionally? Our Learning & Development Team here at Elevo sets out to do just that! This month, Elevo is launching the […]
