School: After Hours

What do you do when you know a conversation needs to happen—but you really don’t want to have it? In this guest takeover of the School After Hours Podcast, Juan Alvarado dives into one of the toughest part...

In this episode, I emphasize how the first 30 days set the foundation for a productive school year, impacting students, staff, and families alike. I delve into the crucial aspects of relationship building,...

In this episode, we talk with youth empowerment speaker and author Dorian Young to delve into the complexities of emotional intelligence in youth and its key importance in educational environments. Through...

In this engaging episode of the School After Hours Podcast, I sit down with award-winning children's author Julia Cook to explore the significance of self-regulation and emotional management in children. J...

Join us while Amy Anderson, the co-founder of Reschool, a nonprofit focused on expanding equitable learning opportunities beyond traditional classrooms in Colorado, delves into Reschool's innovative collab...

In this episode, I discuss the crucial role of documentation in youth programming to prevent burnout and chaos in subsequent years. We peel back the layers and shed light on how proper documentation can pa...

Episode three of the Impact Report Debrief series focuses on leadership responsibilities post-staff debrief. It outlines a structured approach to interpreting feedback and forming actionable strategies for...

In Week 2 of The Impast Report - Debrief Series, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked but most important parts of running a successful youth program: the staff debrief process. Because the truth is...

In this engaging episode, I dive into a crucial yet often neglected aspect of out-of-school time programs—closure. This episode guides listeners through a comprehensive discussion on the importance of the ...

We are back from a brief hiatus to share some updates on the business and our upcoming projects. This episode is a personal reflection on what has been a transformative year for me as I stepped into the ro...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Michael Garcia on the critical aspects of building a positive program culture for youth development. In this episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of creating...

In this episode, we sit down with Eva Joe Meyers, a seasoned youth development expert and co-creator of the Spark Deck. They discuss the creation and impact of Spark Decks—sets of cards designed to help yo...