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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
Episodes
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
This is a preview of episode 64 where we discuss developing Youth leadership. This topic has been a well-discussed subject for years by parents, business leaders, and educators. But one thing that is certain is to develop leadership skills, young people need to be allowed to lead. To discuss his experience and accomplishments as a young leader is my guest Devin Martin. Devin is currently a student at the University of Southern California and has completed numerous internships with large corporations such as Google, the National Security Agency, Microsoft, and Nasa, to name a few. Additionally, he has been accepted to numerous state and national organizations and has amassed a list of accomplishments that continues to grow
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Smart Zone Podbean Summary
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast showcases the CASE for Kids SMART Zone. The SMART Zone provides an opportunity for out-of-school time professionals to get curriculum, supplies and equipment needed to cultivate a high-quality learning environment for their students. To speak on all of the amazing resources available in the SMART Zone is my guest and colleague Victoria Lopez-Case; Curriculum Coordinator for Harris County Department of Education, CASE for Kids.
In this episode, you will learn more about the:
- Purpose and history of the SMART Zone
- Items available in the SMART Zone, how to access them and other important item check-out details
- Inventory viewing process for the supplies in the SMART Zone
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast is focused on the impact a youth council can have on a youth serving agency. To discuss how their Youth Council has influenced YMCA Houston is Gloria Guzman. Gloria has been with the YMCA for 13 years and currently works with the Y Youth Council (YYC). Through the YYC she has the privilege of facilitating a group of young leaders that help to determine the direction of programming for teen programs within the association.
In this episode, you will learn more about the:
- Timelines for the Youth Council development at YMCA of Greater Houston
- Process of selecting students to be on the Youth Council
- Benefits of a youth council for the Y and the students
- Impact of the Youth Council on YMCA of Greater Houston services delivery
- Advice for agencies interested in starting a youth council
Guest
Gloria has been with the YMCA for 13 years in which most of her time has been spent working with youth in out of school time settings. Throughout her career with the Y, she has strived to engage her youth in learning that they have a voice and teaching them effective communication so that they are able to use that voice to impact change. She is an advocate for youth in leadership positions and believes that given the right tools, youth are our present, not just our future. Gloria currently works with the Y Youth Council (YYC), in which she has the privilege of facilitating a group of young leaders that help to determine the direction of programming for teen programs within the association. Gloria takes her desire to shape the community into one that is positive and nourishing, beginning with listening to the young people who have so much to offer.
Resources
YMCA of Greater Houston
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on a something that heavily debated amongst educators recently; Critical Race Theory (CRT). To discuss why Critical Race Theory has suddenly become a controversial issue is guest Rann Miller.
This episode, you will learn more about the:
- Definition of Critical Race Theory
- History of study of Critical Race Theory in K-12 education
- Importance of teachers, parents and afterschool personnel becoming familiar with Critical Race Theory
- Emergence of Critical Race Theory as a hot topic in government which in some ways has influenced the way students are educated
Guest
Rann Miller is a freelance writer, author and a former teacher. He has contributed to scholarly journals, textbooks, and many different platforms on the topics of race in higher education, urban schools, sports and the African American diaspora. He also is a facilitator of professional development for educational professionals.
Resources
Urban Education Mixtape
An Antiracist Roadmap for Discussing Tough Topics in Class
https://www.edutopia.org/article/antiracist-roadmap-discussing-tough-topics-class
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
This is a preview of Episode 61 of The Making After School Cool podcast. The topic of this episode will focus on something that heavily debated amongst educators recently; Critical Race Theory (CRT). To discuss why Critical Race Theory has suddenly become a controversial issue is guest Rann Miller. Rann is a freelance writer, author, and former teacher. He has contributed to scholarly journals, textbooks, and many different platforms on the topics of race in higher education, urban schools, sports, and the African diaspora. He also is a facilitator of professional development for educators.
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on The Teen And Police Service (TAPS) Academy. In December of 2016, the TAPS Center opened in Houston, Texas with a vision to be the international leader in reducing the social distance between youth and law enforcement through research, training, teaching, and programming. To speak on TAPS Academy is guest Dr. Everette Penn.
This episode, you will learn more about the following:
- TAPS model and why it was created
- Student recruitment strategies
- Methods used for students to receive high school credit for attending TAPS related classes
- TAPS model replication across the country
- Benefits of the after school programs kids, parents and the school
- Vision for programs and services in the future
Guest
Dr. Penn is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has researched the social distance between youth and law enforcement throughout his career.
Resources
Teen and Police Service Center
Harris County Department of Education
Case For Kids
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
This is a preview of Episode 60 of the Making After School Cool podcast. The topic of discussion is Building Positive Relationships among the Police, Youth and the communities they Serve. During this episode you will hear about the Teen and Police Service Academy better known as the TAPS Academy. To speak on the TAPS Academy is my guest Dr. Everette Penn.
Guest
Dr. Penn is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has researched the social distance between youth and law enforcement throughout his career.
Resources
Teen and Police Service Center
https://www.tapsacademy.org/
CASE for Kids
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is part two of a two-part series about the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues. When you think of the types of students participating in debate tournaments, seldom do we think of low economic students living in an urban setting who will be the first in their families to go to college. These students, in most cases, do not have access to extracurricular programs which improve academic outcomes for lower-income and/or minority secondary school students. To answer this need, four years ago, Case for Kids launched the CASE debates program. To speak on managing an urban debate program while dealing with Covid 19 restrictions is my guest Toni Candice.
In this episode, you will learn more about:
- Benefits for youth who participate in debate
- Strategy for recruiting students during the challenging times of COVID-19
- Tournament management in the virtual space
Guest
Since its inception, Toni Candis has been the Coordinator of the Case Debate program and has been with CASE for kids for the last six years.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is part one of a two part series about the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues. The skills learned while participating in debate can create life-long benefits for youth personally and academically. To speak on coordinating activities for an urban debate league while managing the COVID-19 restrictions are guests Mark Niles, Director of Houston Urban Debate League; and John Rassenfoss, Deputy Director of Houston Urban Debate League.
This episode, you will learn more about the:
- Benefits for youth who participate in debate
- Formats of debate available to students
- Strategy for recruiting students during the challenging times of COVID-19
- Tournament management in the virtual space
Guest
Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,
John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Welcome to the Making After-School Cool Podcast, the link between research, practice, and theory for those interested in the activities youth are involved with during non-school hours. The Making After-School Cool Podcast is produced by Case for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education, and I’m your host Mike Wilson.
This is a preview of Episode 58, which is the first of a two-part series focusing on the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues during a school year filled with Covid 19 restrictions.
Guest
Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,
John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
CASE for Kids