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    Kids stuff: A safe space to create, grow and learn

    Posted on March 19, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Lauren Rogers Hopkins, education programs manager at Flat Rock Playhouse, discusses helping kids find their creatives voices. 

    1.5 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsTheater

    Kids stuff: Taking risks and perseverin­g

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Robin Skeen, Odyssey School’s elementary program director, discusses the anxiety young students face and the misconceptions people have about teachers. 

    1.6 K views+Community NewsEducationNews

    Kids stuff: Make reading fun!

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Kate Spratt, Buncombe County Public Libraries youth services specialist for the Preschool Outreach Program, discusses trends in children’s literature and ways parents can make reading fun. 

    2.3 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Kids stuff: Safe, engaging and fun experience­s in nature.

    Posted on March 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Rich Preyer, on-site program coordinator at The N.C. Arboretum, discusses outdoor education, community collaborations and the return of the Wee Naturalist program. 

    1.4 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsOutdoors

    Kids stuff: Build early literary skills

    Posted on March 17, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jacquelyn Hall, co-executive director of Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe discusses the importance of reading to children from a young age and the how everyone in the community can play a role in promoting literacy. 

    1.1 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Kids stuff: The beauty of mistakes

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Amy Chambers, art teacher at Glen Arden Elementary, discusses the benefits of the arts and the dedication teachers bring to the profession. 

    1.4 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsVisual Art

    Kids stuff: The power of music in the digital age

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Lyndsay Pruett, member of the Jon Stickley Trio and a teacher at Academy for the Arts, discusses the surprises that come with teaching kids to play the fiddle. 

    1.1 K views+Community NewsEducationMusicNews

    Kids stuff: The importance of silent reflection and observatio­n

    Posted on March 15, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Chehala Andriananjason, WNC program manager at Muddy Sneakers, discusses the benefits of small group learning, taking in the natural world and the best places to hike. 

    1.0 K views+Community NewsEducationEnvironmentNewsOutdoors

    Kids stuff: The integratio­n of many discipline­s

    Posted on March 15, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Sara Sanders, director of STEAM Studio, discusses the benefits and misconceptions about STEAM programs. 

    1.0 K views+EducationNews

    Kids stuff: The impact of social media on today’s youth

    Posted on March 14, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jocelin Rosas, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County community school coordinator at Erwin Middle School, discusses student resiliency, social media and the importance of mentorships. 

    1.5 K views+Community NewsEducationNews

    Kids stuff: Self-expression is key!

    Posted on March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Emma Berger-Singer, owner of Asheville Kids Yoga & Art, discusses the benefits of yoga for young children. 

    1.3 K views1Community NewsNewsWellness

    Kids stuff: Keep your sense of humor

    Posted on March 13, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Cactus, the Asheville-based hip-hop artist also known as Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, discusses encouraging self-express, the lessons children can teach adults and the importance of embracing failure as a means of growth. 

    1.3 K views+ArtsCommunity NewsMusic

    Kids stuff: The perks of native wildlife education

    Posted on March 12, 2023March 6, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jordan Rutherford, the guest services coordinator at the WNC Nature Center, share his thoughts on the benefits of outdoor education and the center’s most popular exhibits for kids. 

    1.5 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsOutdoors

    Kids stuff: Peer-to-peer mentoring

    Posted on March 11, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jasmine Middleton, head of sustainability at OpenDoors Asheville, discusses the launch of AVL Rise, the compassion that tutors bring to their work and the importance of exposing young children to role models that look like them. 

    1.5 K views1Community NewsEducationNews

    Kids stuff: Positive food experience­s

    Posted on March 10, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Debbi Timson, Growing Minds Program Coordinator at ASAP, discusses healthy eating habits, local foods and the positive results that come when families cook together. 

    1.4 K views+Community NewsEducationFood NewsNews

    Kids stuff: Mentorship­s make a difference

    Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Paul Clark, communications coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, speaks to the importance of mentorships and the positive impact such relationships have on area youth. 

    1.4 K views+Community NewsNews

    Kids stuff: Fostering curiosity

    Posted on March 9, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Millad Nooraei, YWCA Director of Early Childhood Education, discusses his organization’s history, the challenges it faces and ways parents can be involved in their child’s development. 

    1.2 K views+Community NewsEducationNews

    Kids stuff: Respect the youths

    Posted on March 9, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Ellen Bowditch, a retired elementary school teacher and volunteer tutor with Literacy Together, discusses her work with the local nonprofit, the importance of community involvement and the need to show care and respect to our area’s youth. 

    1.3 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Kids stuff: The benefits of gardening and cooking for young children

    Posted on March 8, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jordan Diamond, Bountiful Cities’ FEAST program and garden coordinator at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, discusses cooking with kids, the benefits of gardening for young minds and the joys of being outdoors with students. 

    1.7 K views+Community NewsFarm & GardenLiving

    Kids stuff: Buy-in and trust

    Posted on March 7, 2023March 8, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    David Bird, a language arts and Spanish teacher at The Learning Community School, discusses the challenges middle school students face, the patience that goes into teaching and misconceptions teachers deal with. 

    1.5 K views+Community NewsEducationNews

    Quick takes: The goal is thought

    Posted on February 19, 2023February 9, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Sarah Steiner, Western Carolina University’s head of research and instruction services at Hunter Library, shares her thoughts on community, uplifting fellow librarians and the importance of asking questions. 

    1.9 K views+Community NewsNews
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