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California’s FY 26-27 Budget Just Put a Floor Under ELO-P Rate 2 Funding: What That Means for Your Site
The short version: California’s enacted 2026-27 state budget sets a guaranteed minimum ELO-P Rate 2 rate of $1,800 per unduplicated
What Is Pickup Soccer? The Low-Pressure Way to Fall Back in Love with the Game
The short version: Pickup soccer is informal, unorganized play. No league, no standings, no season-long commitment. Just people showing up
How to Get Better at Soccer: A Practical Guide for Players (and the Parents Cheering Them On)
The short version: Getting better at soccer comes down to a small set of repeatable habits, extra touches on the
What Makes a Great After School Partnership? Lessons from HPA’s Work with FCSS
Most school leaders have lived through this at least once. A new after-school vendor arrives with an impressive pitch and
What Age Can Kids Begin Playing Soccer? A Parent’s Guide to Starting Young
The short version: Kids can start playing soccer as young as two or three years old, but what that looks
What Is the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program? A Plain Language Guide for California Schools
The short version: The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, known as ELO-P, is a California state-funded program that gives school districts
Fall Sports for Kids: When Registration Opens and How to Choose the Right Program
The short version: Fall sports registration for kids typically opens in June or July, 6 to 8 weeks before the
After School Program Activities That Keep Kids Engaged from the First Bell to Pickup
The short version: The best after school program activities balance movement, social connection, and skill building. Programs that rotate through
Summer Camps for Kids: What Actually Makes One Worth the Investment
Summer is long. By week three, the screens are winning, “I’m bored” is part of every conversation, and most parents
