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    December 22, 2023

    Balancing Screen Time in After-School Activities

    Ipad kids wasn’t a term in the american lexicon 20 years ago, or maybe even 10. To state the obvious, we are in an era dominated by digital advancements. Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and our children’s daily lives. Technology influences how we and our children work, communicate, and even unwind. As we move deeper and deeper into the digital age, it's important for us to think about how a balance ...

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    By Peachjar

    Categories: Program Providers | Org Features

    December 13, 2023

    The Peachjar Extra Credit Award Goes To...

    Bear River High School received the Peachjar Extra Credit Award this year amongst a myriad of submissions from Box Elder School District in Utah. On Thursday, December 7, Matthew Jennings, Peachjar’s Community Partner Manager, headed to Bear River High School to meet with their team and present a check for $1,000 to Bear River's principal A.J. Gilmore. Fun fact about Bear River—Apart from their commitment to their ...

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    By Peachjar

    Categories: School Districts

    December 11, 2023

    The Benefits of Music Education for Children

    We all love music, it’s a universal language in many ways. In other ways, music plays a crucial role in shaping cognitive, emotional, and social development, particularly in the formative years of childhood. So, what are the myriad benefits of music education for children? What kind of learning does it bring to their lives?...

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    By Peachjar

    Categories: Program Providers | Org Features