Students Drive the Process in CincyAfterSchool Arts
When Heru Lasana from Cincinnati Black Theatre Company teaches a drama class, he counts on his students to generate the ideas, cast the roles, and direct the skits. Students from Quebec Heights recently brought one of their own stories about Princess Petty Petty to life over the course of the 45-minute session. By trusting students to share ideas, we teach them to trust their own vision. By believing in their ideas, we build self-esteem and encourage students to see their ideas through to the project's completion.

Strong Kids Campaign Update
Our goal is to reach 100 new donors during our 2008 Strong Kids Campaign. Each week you have been reading here about what we do. Your donation will support three key projects this year: Year-round Tutoring; Afterschool Arts; and Youth Civic Engagement. If you'd like to see our programs in action, call us at (513) 961-3200 and we'll set up a tour. Will you join us and be part of the solution? Please click on the DONATE button and help us keep our programs growing.

Happy Valentines Day
Kids everywhere have no idea, that according to Wikipedia, we have Geoffrey Chaucer to thank for the romantic notions associated with Valentine's Day. Mostly they just love the candy and the cards. Here's an idea, let's make Valentine's Day even more meaningful by making sure each child in your world has a chance to know of the great poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer. Who is your favorite poet? Maya Angelou? Mary Oliver? Quincy Troupe? Share your love of poetry, reading or the arts with a child this Valentine's day.