The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. is hosting the finale for its 4th Annual Kidpreneur Summer Business Learning Program. The event celebrates the entrepreneurial achievements of 25 ambitious and creative young participants, ages 8 to 12, who have spent the summer learning and building their own businesses from scratch. Through a partnership with the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, these young business owners attended weekly workshops at the ELC office, where they developed essential business skills and honed their products. The businesses represented in this year's program include jewelry making, woodworking, textile arts, and mixed media artistry.

The survey of more than 6,800 parents finds that more than half parents (55%) report that their child took part in at least one structured activity last summer, including day camps, weekly enrichment courses, summer school, and day care. A majority of parents whose children didn’t participate in a summer activity in 2023 (53%) said that they wished that their children could have participated but weren’t able to and still 43% of parents whose child did take part in a summer activity would have liked them to participate in more.

Parents in Palm Beach County have the exciting opportunity to expose their kids to expert advice on navigating the sometimes-complicated process of starting a business.

Multiple organizations joined forces on Saturday to host a family-friendly event that promoted crime prevention while providing positive activities for children.

By emphasizing positive family communication, teachers and administrators can strengthen the link between parents and the school. One of the most meaningful and effective ways to improve rapport with families is by contacting them with positive news about their child. 

The #DoTheFAFSA campaign, led by the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), aims to reach students where they are and help them realize their dreams of filling out the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA is an important step in the college-going process to ensure students receive the aid they are eligible for. Additionally, FAFSA completion is strongly associated with postsecondary enrollment. View a list of informational events happening around the state.

Fostering a sense of empathy and community by teaching kids charitable habits is more important than ever in today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world. One powerful way to achieve this is by teaching children the importance of charitable habits. Engaging young minds in acts of giving benefits those in need and nurtures the child’s development, creating a ripple effect of positivity that can last a lifetime. 

The Fort Worth Independent School District will offer free dinners to students at most schools for the upcoming school year. Any campus in the district that offers an after-school enrichment program will feature the program. Even if students are not enrolled in the after-school activities their school offers, they will still be able to receive a free dinner if they are present at school that day.

Rail Innovation in Action is a new virtual program created in partnership with Lemelson-MIT all about exploring and developing innovations in rail transportation. No prior knowledge of railroading is necessary- all students need is curiosity and a passion for innovation.

Applications are due August 25, 2024.