Leading Education and Out-of-School Time Organizations Launch Inaugural SEL in Afterschool Day Tuesday, April 24, 2018 We think our community has something to celebrate! To build awareness of the important intersection of social emotional learning (SEL) and afterschool, we created a milestone day that highlights the positive impact of SEL in afterschool programming. We see … Read More
Alumni Story: Sh’Kur Sh’Kur calls WINGS for Kids a “life-changing” experience because it introduced him to college role models. We call Sh’Kur inspiring, hard-working, and kind – among many other things. Take two minutes to hear why Sh’Kur has our vote.
Lynn Owings: School Principal and WINGS Cheerleader “When our children first walked into school, no one was smiling, heads were down. They go through a lot of traumatic experiences on a daily basis. WINGS gave them a safe place to feel loved.” Watch Principal Owings dive into why she really loves WINGS.
Need to get your groove back? Getting back into a groove takes time – and focus. Our social emotional learning coaches provide three steps and real-life examples to help you feel settled. Being able to remain in control and focused when life gets shaken up is a critical skill that not only helps you stay calm … Read More
Partners in Opportunity WINGS Afterschool utilizes experts in our communities to lead Enrichment Time twice a week. For many of our students, we’re exposing them to activities they would not otherwise experience. Like lacrosse, a sport historically reserved for upper class, suburban communities. In partnership with Coastal Lacrosse, WINGS kids learn the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fun … Read More
When WINGS Leaders Fly High, So Do Children When children feel more connected to school, they’re more likely to attend, work hard, do well, and remain in school. For children at high risk of school failure, school connectedness can be the difference between getting along with others and repeated suspensions, attending school regularly and being … Read More