Louisville, Ky., was host to the North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest this past weekend. Josh Larson possessed an overall five-point advantage in the youth division.

The Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities. From art to dance, some 20 trained instructors plus volunteers help out at the club daily, including reading and math tutors and mental health counselors.

Hillsborough County voters approved a millage increase on their property taxes on Tuesday. The increase is expected to collect an additional $177 million a year that will be used for teacher and support staff pay increases.

Girl Power Rocks, a Miami nonprofit, is changing narrative on at-risk girls by offering after-school programs, a choir and summer camp. Girl Power Rocks has several programs dedicated to educating and empowering what Campbell calls “at-promise girls.”

The Children's Trust is deeply committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive during the school year. The first days and weeks of classes bring a flurry of activities that help our children and youth develop, and their growth is not confined to the classroom.

Two local chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs have merged to form one of the largest nonprofit after-school providers in Florida.

At least a dozen 4-H youth have begun their own companies in recent years.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course for participants 18 years and older who want to learn how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people, including parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens.

The McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) is a federal program that provides funding for states and districts to better support students and families experiencing homelessness, with emphasis on promoting academic success and equal learning opportunities. Through EHCY, programs can tap into funding if they employ a teacher or qualified individual that offers tutoring, homework assistance, and other education activities for students experiencing homelessness.

Parents can expect to pay thousands of dollars a year for child care. In 2021, the average cost of infant childcare was over $13,000 a year. Meanwhile A Rhinelander summer camp is offering an affordable option for children in the area. Due to costs and lack of staffing, childcare is difficult to find here in the Northwoods but Camp Birchrock is finding a way to help out with this difficulty.

Your local Coca-Cola bottler, Coca Cola Beverages Florida believes every student deserves equitable access and opportunity to education. The Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ will cover tuition and most local fees for economically disadvantaged students pursuing higher education at a Florida public four-year university, two-year college, or technical/vocational school.