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Access to Education - POP Academy
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An effective and accessible public school system is a vital component of any prosperous society. Alberta has a world-class education system, but your success as a student is about more than just what’s in the curriculum. Social factors like mental health, cultural barriers, and poverty play a pivotal role as well. This episode, we’re trying a thought experiment. We speak with EPSB’s Kris Simpson, E4C’s Kelly Bickford, and BGCBIGS’ Tracy Simon to learn how the All In For Youth program holistically supports students. And we’ll also show you how these supports work together in context at the Peace Out Poverty Academy for Successful Youngsters (though the cool kids call it POP Academy).
Timecodes
Intro to POP Academy – 2:14
Interview with Kris Simpson – 5:42
Nutrition Support Programs – 16:50
Interview with Kelly Bickford – 19:10
Afterschool Programs – 30:55
Interview with Tracy Simon – 32:37
Conclusion – 44:55
Links
Connect: Spruce Avenue Instagram
Connect: e4c Make Tax Time Pay
Learn: e4c School Nutrition Program
Volunteer: BGCBIGS Mentorship Program
The GenNEXT podcast team is Tokunbo Adegbuyi, Jordan Barrett, Renée Chan, Andrew Mason, David Odumade, Rebecca Price, and Noreen Remtulla. GenNEXT is a volunteer committee of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. If you’d like to learn more or find out how you can be a part of the plan to end poverty, visit MyUnitedWay.ca.
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