Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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The Idaho Out-of-School Network's (ION) mission is to build, advocate for, and lead a strong out-of-school community. ION provides tools and resources to increase access to quality youth programs. Every Idaho child has an opportunity to learn and thrive through participation in a high quality out-of-school program.
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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The Idaho Out-of-School Network team recently enjoyed a delightful and educational trip to Peaceful Belly Farm, an all-organic farm and restaurant that also hosts the Vine and Branch Ranch Community Garden afterschool program. The visit was filled with hands-on activities, delicious food, and meaningful discussions. The day began with an exciting activity where the team ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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June 25, 2024 – This blog post is an insider report on how the Idaho Out-of-School Network of educators and program leaders stepped up and saved educational opportunities during the pandemic. ION and its informal coalition of state-based agencies came together to coordinate use of ARP and ESSER funds (American Rescue Act & Elementary & ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Boise (4/24/24) – The Idaho Out-of-School Network today announced the names of six Idaho Afterschool Champions for 2024, as part of National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. This national celebration highlights the importance of the more than 850,000 people who provide academic support, social support and enrichment activities for youth outside of classroom time. Each year ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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April 10, 2024 – Today at Ustick Elementary in Boise, Idaho, 3rd graders gather are ready to bolt out of the school door, jump on bikes and race around the school. But it won’t be a free-for-all. Today is the day they have been waiting for knowing there will be a pile of bikes, safety ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Spotlight on You: STEM Week with Lemhi County 4-H In November 2023 the small, rural towns of Salmon and Leadore, Idaho lit-up (literally!) with STEM education, thanks to Taylor Smith and Shannon Williams of University of Idaho Extension 4-H of Lemhi County. They reached almost every kid in the county with STEM lessons during STEM ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Feb 28, 2024 – The Utah Educational Policy Center conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 21 grants made by the Idaho Out-of-School Network totaling $1.5 million for 2022-2023 School Year, for out-of-school time (OST) youth programs across the state. ION also supported those grantees with technical assistance, training and coaching on best practices for quality youth ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Feb 6, 2024 – Meet Sophia, 2024 Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew from Boise, Idaho Borah High School student, Sophia, is most interested in computer science. But that is just one reason she is Idaho’s representative to the Million Girls Moonshot program. Sophia is also active in out-of-school projects like the Women’s Children’s Alliance and ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Post by Wendy Wilson, STEM Education and Communication Coordinator The Idaho Out-of-School Network has agreed to partner with the United Way of Treasure Valley to implement a multi-million dollar, 5-year funding opportunity for “full-service” community schools to be located across the state. Community schools are public schools augmented with additional services including afterschool programs, family ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and Boys & Girls Club 2023 Youth of the Year Keisha Hernandez spoke at the Lights On Afterschool rally on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 4:30 pm. This carnival-themed event brought together families from the Boys & Girls Club of Nampa, the Nampa School District, and the Treasure Valley ..read more
Idaho Out-Of-School Network
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June 25, 2024 – This blog post is an insider report on how the Idaho Out-of-School Network of educators and program leaders stepped up and saved educational opportunities during the pandemic. These strong partners reached out to secure private, state and federal grants and used them to help over-extended youth programs expand afterschool and summer opportunities across the state.
ION and its informal coalition of state-based agencies came together to coordinate use of ARP and ESSER funds (American Rescue Act & Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief). Idaho school districts had ..read more