Volunteering Not Only Feels Good, WINGS Leaders Prove it Looks Good, too mlk day project showcases creativity and kindness You’ve seen stories like this before, where teachers or parents paint reaffirming messages in the bathroom stalls of middle or high schools in an effort to boost confidences and morale. What makes this project different and … Read More
Workshops, Conferences and a Keynote As you prepare for spring conferences and professional development travel, add us to your list of “must-sees.” keynote Illinois Afterschool Network Spring Conference: April 27, 2019 Embracing the Future: A Focus on Children, Youth, and Families in all Sectors of Afterschool and Youth-Development Conferences/workshops 2019 Extra Learning Opportunities Conference: March … Read More
Bridget Laird named to 2019 Gratitude Network Fellowship social entrepreneurship, leadership development, global learning opportunities The Gratitude Network – a leadership development organization – identifies “game-changing” social enterprises around the world who are improving the lives of underprivileged and under-served children and accelerates the success and growth of these organizations by impacting the leadership. They’ve chosen … Read More
Our Board of Directors are an important part of the WINGS family. Their fearless leadership and guidance help us achieve our goals and their support and work on our behalf has helped us spread our wings and continue to grow! This winter, we welcomed five new members to the WINGS Board of Directors. We also … Read More
From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, & Academic Development The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development released a major national report yesterday, From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope, calling on all sectors of society … Read More
Spreading SEL, Together Professional Development and Technical Assistance New this fall, WINGS has partnered with The Center for Schools and Communities to provide on-going professional development and technical assistance opportunities for the education agencies, community-based organizations, and state and local departments they serve. The Center’s mission is to help clients increase their knowledge, awareness, … Read More