A Catalyst for Growth: Redefining Communication During Conflict

October 28, 2025

It’s no secret that having hard conversations is never easy, especially with your colleagues. Expanding on elements from our Quarter 1 Supervisor Series, this Podcasts+ episode will evaluate some key communication strategies when dealing with conflict. Listeners will hear from local proponents of restorative practices and learn how to navigate workplace conflicts with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.

Youth as Partners: Building Programs Where Youth Voice Drives Engagement

July 29, 2025

Today's most successful out-of-school time programs recognize that meaningful youth engagement requires moving beyond typical involvement to authentic partnership and shared leadership. In this Podcasts+, we examine the fundamental shift from viewing youth as program recipients to embracing them as collaborators who shape programming. Listeners will discover strategies for building youth-adult partnerships, hear inspiring stories of programs that have successfully centered youth voice, and gain access to resources that help create conditions where young people's perspectives genuinely influence program direction and design.