Recently, we wrote about our trip to the White House to witness the award presentation from First Lady Michelle Obama to the 2013 NAHYP award winners. One thing I learned in attending that event is that there are some extremely amazing afterschool programs across the nation that are doing some astounding things. I also wondered how many people may have missed their opportunity … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Honors Youth in Arts and Humanities Programs
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the National Arts and Humanities Youth Awards program at the White House. According to NAHYP, this awards ceremony recognizes outstanding after-school and out-of-school programs that are transforming the lives of young people. Programs that receive the award exemplify how arts and humanities programs outside of the regular school day … [Read more...]