GCRI Members Hasbro and United Way of Rhode Island teamed up again to support 14 summer learning programs across the state, which provide enrichment activities, service learning, and experiential education. GCRI Board Member Diana Perdomo, from United Way joined the Rhode Show on WPRI to talk about the valuable program (Watch video), and the North Providence…
On a warm morning in July, the classrooms in Greystone Elementary School are buzzing with teachers, community providers, and 60 third, fourth, and fifth graders. This is a summer learning site born from the collaboration between the North Providence School Department and nonprofit Kids Klub, and funded largely by the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative through United Way of Rhode…
Kids Klub was excited to be part of the Afterschool Day at the State House! The Afterschool Leadership Circle (ALC) hosted an Afterschool and Summer Learning Day at the State House on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Kids Klub was amongst the more than 100 education professionals, representing high-quality programs statewide, attended to share the impact of…
By BRITTANY BALLANTYNE, Valley Breeze Staff Writer NORTH PROVIDENCE – Students in North Providence may be on vacation, but 60 children from town make up a hands-on, interactive program at Stephen Olney Elementary School where instructors are aiming to not only prevent a summer slide in learning, but also strengthen students’ skills in math, science,…
One of the wheels has just fallen off and Olivia Landi, 9, on left, and Ava Kirkland, 10, rush to repair it in time for the rally. Children from North Providence took part in the Recycled Racer Rally, held at Stephen Olney School on Wednesday, July 22. Students designed and built cars from recycled materials.…