Divya Garg, Marketing Strategist, Proponent for bringing value to schools through afterschool programs https://talentnook.com/author/divya71863 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:40:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 https://talentnook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Web-Talentnook-logo-50x50.png Divya Garg, Marketing Strategist, Proponent for bringing value to schools through afterschool programs https://talentnook.com/author/divya71863 32 32 ArtXplore: How Creative Expression Elevates STEM & Critical Thinking in K–5 Learners https://talentnook.com/artxplore-how-creative-expression-elevates-stem-critical-thinking-in-k-5-learners https://talentnook.com/artxplore-how-creative-expression-elevates-stem-critical-thinking-in-k-5-learners#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:12:44 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=120976 In today’s fast-evolving world, creativity is no longer an “extra” — it’s essential. But how can schools and after-school programs combine artistry with academic rigor? That’s where ArtXplore creative learning steps in. This curriculum doesn’t just teach art; it blends […]

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]]> https://talentnook.com/artxplore-how-creative-expression-elevates-stem-critical-thinking-in-k-5-learners/feed 0 📘 California’s Big Literacy Push—Where We Stand This Fall https://talentnook.com/october-checkpoint-california-literacy-tools-implementation https://talentnook.com/october-checkpoint-california-literacy-tools-implementation#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:11:00 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=115945 This summer, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the Literacy-Biliteracy Professional Learning Pack and P–3 Language & Literacy Progressions—two cornerstone resources designed to help schools strengthen foundational reading and biliteracy instruction. By October, most districts have had the opportunity […]

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]]> https://talentnook.com/october-checkpoint-california-literacy-tools-implementation/feed 0 The Most Effective Enrichment Strategies for 2025 https://talentnook.com/the-most-effective-enrichment-strategies-for-2025 https://talentnook.com/the-most-effective-enrichment-strategies-for-2025#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:55:32 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=106469 These insights are designed to maximize impact for educators, schools, and families planning high-quality enrichment experiences in 2025

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]]> https://talentnook.com/effective-reading-intervention-strategies-2025/feed 0 Why After-School Programs Matter This Fall https://talentnook.com/after-school-reading-intervention-enrichment-september-data https://talentnook.com/after-school-reading-intervention-enrichment-september-data#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:21:34 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=102131 reading intervention, enrichment program, afterschool, literacy, K-3, student achievement, September 2025, academic support

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]]> https://talentnook.com/after-school-reading-intervention-enrichment-september-data/feed 0 From Summer Loss to Fall Growth: How Districts Can Prevent Widening Reading Gaps https://talentnook.com/prevent-summer-learning-loss-reading-intervention https://talentnook.com/prevent-summer-learning-loss-reading-intervention#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:56:49 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=90443 Summer learning loss is real, especially in reading. See how California districts can turn back-to-school urgency into growth with early reading intervention.

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]]> https://talentnook.com/prevent-summer-learning-loss-reading-intervention/feed 0 The Engagement Gap in ELOP: Why Reading Intervention Must Be a Core Priority https://talentnook.com/the-engagement-gap-in-elop-why-reading-intervention-must-be-a-core-priority https://talentnook.com/the-engagement-gap-in-elop-why-reading-intervention-must-be-a-core-priority#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:52:25 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=90441 California’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) has been a game changer for students—bringing enrichment, arts, and extended learning hours to schools across the state. But while enrichment sparks curiosity, a critical gap remains: literacy. 📊 The challenge: 💡 Why it […]

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]]> https://talentnook.com/super-science-after-school-program-california/feed 0 Back-to-School 2025: How Districts Can Leverage K–2 Screening to Tackle Reading Gaps Early https://talentnook.com/back-to-school-reading-intervention-california-2025 https://talentnook.com/back-to-school-reading-intervention-california-2025#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:23:05 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=84674 As California’s new K–2 reading screenings roll out in 2025–26, districts face urgent pressure to address literacy gaps. Discover how after-school intervention can support teachers, meet mandates, and accelerate reading gains.

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]]> https://talentnook.com/back-to-school-reading-intervention-california-2025/feed 0 Afterschool Benefits Students for Life — New Data Extends Its Reach https://talentnook.com/afterschool-benefits-lifelong-success https://talentnook.com/afterschool-benefits-lifelong-success#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:49:29 +0000 https://talentnook.com/?p=79880 A landmark 26-year longitudinal study conducted by Dr. Deborah Vandell at UC Irvine confirms what educators have long believed: participation in structured afterschool programs yields life-long academic, career, and civic benefits. The findings are clear—kids who engage in these programs […]

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