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Learning Kits Are Here!
When our leadership team started On the Road in 2015, we knew we wanted to be more than an afterschool program. That’s because we know if we wanted to truly address the 6,000-hour learning gap that many of our youth face, we needed to create a welcoming space where...
University for Parents is back for its fourth year!
University for Parents recently kicked off its 6-week long program to an audience of excited families! The first class was led by local teacher Todd Martin who hosted a workshop on Canvas, an online program parents and guardians use to stay alert on their child’s...
Exploring a Career in Radio with Brandy from Q101
What is it really like being in radio? That’s the question our youth got to explore in one of our Summer Career Enrichment Highlights with Brandy Lindsey from Q101!Brandy got involved when On the Road started, serving as a Community Teacher during our first year. ...
Exploring Food and Culture in Our Emerging Chefs Program
Nine years ago, a group of dedicated professionals, including our founder and president Brent Holsinger, came together to lead two 21st Century grant-funded programs, known as Beyond the Bell. Kristi Van Sickle was a part of that original team, beginning an initiative...
On the Road High School Youth Delivers Absolutely Inspiring Keynote Speech at 5th Anniversary Gala
Recently, we had the honor of hosting our 5th Anniversary “Playing it Forward” Gala. It was a night to reflect on our mission and the ways we’ve been able to empower our youth, and a special opportunity to recognize all of the amazing individuals and businesses who...