The latest from YDEKC and the field.
This page shares all of our blog posts, starting from the most recent. Please use the category pages and topic tags below to view specific themes!
Highlights from YDEKC’s “Thriving as a Leader in Changing Times”
Thriving as a Leader in Changing Times, the first quarterly event in our new Thriving Leaders series, drew leaders of youth-serving non-profit organizations to be in community for a day of reflection, connection, and learning on April 9, 2021. Thank you to our 82 attendees (and 110 total [...]
A Deep Dive into the American Rescue Plan and ESSER III Funding Stream
by Guneeta Chadha The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act is the third Federal COVID-relief package passed by Congress as an economic-relief package that aims to build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery. The ARP Act was signed by President Joe Biden in March 2021, aiming to create millions of [...]
Announcing Our Presenters for Thriving Leaders Event (April 9, 2021)
by Anne Arias This has been such a difficult year for so many of us, and “thriving” may be the last thing we feel capable of right now. This past week, for example, brought so much grief and anger back to the surface. After watching a video from the WA State Department of Health from last [...]
Holistic Life Foundation: Free Drop-in Chair Yoga Classes for Youth Development Professionals (Supported by YDEKC and School’s Out Washington)
We're excited to share this guest post from the Holistic Life Foundation, who is partnering with us and School’s Out Washington for a free Drop-in Chair Yoga series for Youth Development Professionals this spring! Hi, we’re The Holistic Life Foundation. Three local guys bringing [...]