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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
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
This episode of the Making Afterschool Podcast focuses on the viewpoints of two high school students adjusting to new ways of doing things because of COVID-19. They share their thoughts and experiences while practicing social distancing.
During this this podcast you will learn:
• Virtually getting and completing class assignments
• Elective courses which requires the use of special equipment
• Socializing with friends without being in contact
• Advice for teachers and other students if something like this ever happens again
Guests
Brandon Cephus is originally from New Orleans, LA. He is a senior at Wheatley High School in Houston, TX who likes to write stories and play video games. He is a car enthusiast and plans to attend Houston Community College to study Game Design.
JonMitchell Goode is a senior at Wheatley High School from Houston, TX. He is a prolific music producer, recording artist and visual artist. He enjoys writing poetry, playing video games, and watching video games during his free time. He plans to follow his passion and study Music Production at Houston Community College
Together, they are the hosts of the Pen and Paper Podcast. In each episode, they explore the many aspects of student life, from getting to school to field trips to interviews with some of their most engaging teachers. If you enjoy funny, educational stories, this podcast is for you.
Resources
Andrew Karnavas
andrew@yawprecords.com
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool Podcast focuses on strategies parents and caregivers can use to inspire confidence in kids during the pandemic. Building youth’s self esteem and resilience has never been more important as they confront issues related to the coronavirus. Consequently, the lessons we learn during this new normal can assist parents and out-of-school time (OST) professionals with new innovative methods to teach youth. Our guest, Jennifer Miller is a published author, writer of the Confident Parents Confident Kids blog and sought after expert contributor on national news outlets regarding promoting social and emotional learning at home.
During this this podcast you will learn how:
- Youth serving institutions and school programs are changing and adapting to this new normal
- Parents can promote youth resiliency and social emotional skills at home
- Parents can be be a role models to keep kids calm or decrease their fear
- Adults can help youth express their thoughts and feelings regarding the pandemic
Guest
For twenty-five years, Jennifer Miller has worked with educators and families to help them become more effective with children through social and emotional learning (SEL). She is author and illustrator of the new book “Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Raising Emotional Intelligence In Ourselves and Our Kids” and her blog has more than 23,000 followers in 152 countries world-wide. She serves as a regular expert contributor to NBC TODAY Parenting and to PBS Kids. She writes and offers expertise for numerous publications including The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and Parent Magazine. She serves on the Tauck Family Foundation’s Advisory Committee along with members from Child Trends, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and Harvard’s School of Education. She consults with schools, conducts research and creates tools on parenting and SEL with partners at the University of Pittsburgh, Montana State University, and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning. She frequently speaks at conferences, offers coaching to parents one-on-one, and conducts workshops in Ohio and nationally. She has her master’s degree in Instructional Leadership with a focus on social and emotional development and lives with her husband and twelve-year-old son in Columbus, Ohio.
Resources
Confident Parents Confident Kids webpage
https://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org/
CASEL CARES: SEL Resource During COVID-19
https://casel.org/covid-resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool Podcast focuses on strategies family members can use to help with stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many are feeling overwhelmed while adjusting to the limitations of life under social distancing practices. For adult caregivers trying to keep school-age kids busy, and/or assisting older parents, this can be an increasingly difficult time. Our guest, Lauren Pursley of Mental Health America of Greater Houston will share coping strategies for this time.
During this podcast we will discuss the following:
- Strategies for best coping mentally with news reports detailing effects of the COVID-19 outbreak
- Practical tips to deal with anxiety
- Practices to implement to overcome the feeling of loneliness caused by social distancing
- Activities that can be used in a program to decrease anxiety for students
- Suggestions to help others feeling grief over the loss of routines, and the uncertainty of the future
Guest
Lauren Pursley is an experienced Training Specialist with years of experience in the mental health care industry. She trains educators and community members in the signs and symptoms of mental illness, trauma and trauma-informed practices and suicide prevention. In addition, Lauren develops trainings in areas of mental health, such as Self-care and Burnout Prevention, Postpartum Disorders and Mental Health Law.
Resources
Mental health of America upgraded Houston
https://mhahouston.org/
Family Services of Greater Houston
https://www.familyhouston.org/
Texas Department of State Health Services
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/faq.aspx
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on the positive influence a social mindset can have on students' interactions with their peers, adults, and accomplishing academic endeavors. Researchers have found that students who positively engaged with their classmates and community members tend to remain on strong academic paths through high school as well as college (Hurtado and DeAngelo, 2012). To speak on the benefits of a social mindset is our featured guest, Dr. Rodney Glasgow, an expert in the field of civic engagement and developing a social mindset in youth.
Today's guest
Dr. Rodney Glasgow is a noted speaker, facilitator, trainer, and activist in the areas of diversity, equity, and social justice and has given numerous keynote presentations, delivered workshops, and offered consultation to schools and organizations nationwide. He was a member of Call-to-Action, the advisory board to the Vice President of Equity and Justice for the National Association of Independent Schools. He is an advisory board member for the Family Diversity Projects, Inc. and serves as Chair of the Diversity and Education Committee of the Board of Trustees for Sheridan School in Washington, DC. He is one of the founding members and now Chair of the National Association of Independent School's annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference, a 25-year-old training ground drawing over 1600 high school students nationwide. In 2014, Rodney launched the National Diversity Practitioners Institute, an intensive summer program that is now a highly respected training ground for school leaders run by his consortium of consultants known as The Glasgow Group.
You'll Learn
- Ways to encourage students to develop a social mindset
- Why is it important for students to be aware of the diversity, equity, and social issues existing around them
- Ways to create a setting where students can display compassion and understanding of the needs of others who may be different from them
- The roles adults play in encouraging a dialogue regarding diversity and equity and social issues
- Ways after school programs and other non-profit organizations can support the diversity and cultural differences which exist in their communities
Resources
CASE for Kids
- Information regarding Dr. Glasgow
- https://www.rodneyglasgow.com/
- https://www.theglasgowgroup.org/rodney-glasgow.html
- Why Middle School Is an Ideal Time to Teach Civic Engagement by Dr. Rodney Glasgow
- https://www.nais.org/learn/independent-ideas/september-2015/why-middle-school-is-an-ideal-time-to-teach-civic/
- 4 Ways to Use a 'Social Mindset' and Boost Employee Engagement by Andre Lavoie
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/295012
- Social Mindset: A Key to Engaging People by Tanmay Vora
- http://qaspire.com/2017/05/08/social-mindset-a-key-to-engaging-talent/
- Mindset: What they are and why they matter by Dr. Gary Kline
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/seeing-what-others-dont/201605/mindsets
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on factors contributing to food insecurity experienced by youth. Hear Lauren White and Anna Burrows of the Houston Food bank discuss programs and services available to communities to combat hunger. For more information regarding services provided by the Houston Food Bank, visit houstonfoodbank.org
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on using the power of words to create a great 2020 program year. Hear from CASE for Kids staff as they share their hopes for the new year.
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on tips for taking care of yourself during the holiday season. Join Jasmine Castleberry as she shares helpful suggestions for stress management as well as reminders to ensure you have an enjoyable holiday season. If you would like more information on handling stress you can reach Jasmine at Jcastleberry@hcde-texas.org
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on keeping youth safe during the holiday season. The time busy months of November and December can be stressful for youth and adults alike. During this episode, Brandi Nichols will share helpful tips, suggestions and reminders to ensure children have an enjoyable and safe holiday season.
If you would like more information regarding keeping kids safe you may email Brandi at bnichols@hcde-texas.org
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features an interview with Chad Chesmark, the guest speaker at the CASE for Kids Lights on Afterschool celebration. Chad’s presentation focused on how the subconscious is a key factor in predicting future outcomes. If you would like more information on Chad Chesmark, please visit www.ChadChesmark.com
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
The focus of this episode of the Making After School Cool podcast highlights our CASE for KIDs After School Providers’ Fair. The providers’ fair hosted 60 youth-oriented vendors who presented ways in which their agencies could expand the services available to afterschool and out of school time programs. During this podcast you will hear from Jacqueline Chavez, the CASE for Kids Providers Support Coordinator. In addition, you will hear from representatives of six local service providers. For more information regrading the organizations speaking on the podcast, please contact Jacqueline Chaves at, jchavez@hcde-texas.org You may also get more information regarding the vendors at the following websites:
Healing Species, www.healingspeciestexas.org
Little Birdies Mobile Golf Academy, www.littlebirdiesgolf.com
Ondi Love, www.ondilove.com
Recipe for Success, www.recipe4success.org
VA Productions, www.vaproduction.org
Writers in the Schools Houston, www.witshouston.org
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids