On this episode of Peachjar Extra Credit, Matt visited Drama Kids of Northwest Houston to learn more about how their organization offers unique and fun-filled drama programs to the children of Northwest Houston....

Schools rely on their communities for many types of support. Your community can include families, educators, local businesses, volunteers, civic groups, faith-based organizations, alumni, and even local government agencies. These community members can offer enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom, provide material resources that fill funding gaps, and advocate for school needs at the local level. ...

Supporting the whole child goes beyond the classroom. Children thrive when their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs are met—and when they thrive, so do their families and communities. Studies show a child who feels healthy, safe, and supported grows into a confident learner, an engaged neighbor, and eventually, an empowered adult. In this way, investing in the whole child is also an investment in the ...