From Summer Loss to Fall Growth: How Districts Can Prevent Widening Reading Gaps

Divya Garg — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:56:49 +0000

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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The Engagement Gap in ELOP: Why Reading Intervention Must Be a Core Priority

Divya Garg — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:52:25 +0000

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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Super Science: Igniting Curiosity Beyond the Classroom

Divya Garg — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

STEM education, after-school enrichment, science program, hands-on learning, California private schools, Talentnook Super Science, 21st century skills

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Back-to-School 2025: How Districts Can Leverage K–2 Screening to Tackle Reading Gaps Early

Divya Garg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:23:05 +0000

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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Afterschool Benefits Students for Life — New Data Extends Its Reach

Divya Garg — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:49:29 +0000

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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America After 3PM Study Reveals Urgent Need for Afterschool Enrichment—How Talentnook Delivers

Divya Garg — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:20:01 +0000

America After 3PM Study

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Empowering Students for a Lifetime: The Case for Money Matters

Divya Garg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:51:00 +0000

Financial education is having a moment—and the need has never been more urgent. In 2025, just 35% of U.S. adults are considered financially literate, a rate unchanged in recent years, signaling that foundational skills must start much earlier

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Why Public Speaking Can’t Wait

Divya Garg — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:28:00 +0000

For decades, public speaking has been labeled as one of the top fears among adults. But what if we could change that before it ever begins? With the rise of AI, digital platforms, and remote work, students today are growing […]

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Back to School with Purpose

Divya Garg — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:52:00 +0000

Enrichment program

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21st CCLC Funds Are Coming—Is Your School Ready to Enrich Learning Beyond the Bell?

Divya Garg — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:14:14 +0000

21st CCLC Funds Are Coming—Is Your School Ready to Enrich Learning Beyond the Bell?

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