The Expanded Learning Opportunity with Dr. Kristen Henry

In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, host Brian LeTendre welcomes Elevo SVP of Curriculum & Training Dr. Kristen Henry for a conversation about Expanded Learning. They discuss California’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), the chance to reimagine what out-of-school time can be, and how we can create different spaces of learning, where all students find success and belonging.Topics Covered:1:00 Intro and overview4:00 Understanding the real opportunity expanded learning provides7:00 The education code, building blocks, and Easter eggs 13:00 The intersection of opportunity and obligation18:00 Relational work and shared ownership with students32:00 Looking ahead locally and nationally34:00 Community-Based Orgs as sources of innovation37:00 Evolving the district-vendor relationshipThanks for listening to the show, and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon, or you can plug the RSS feed below into your preferred podcast app.