Growing with Elevo: Yetzirah Barraza
It is clear from the outset that Yetzirah has a passion for community. From speaking lovingly of the community of her youth where everyone looked out for everyone else, to sharing the details of her role as the Regional Program Manager for San Diego, the thread that seems to unite everything Yetzirah stands for is […]
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 […]
