East Side Arts Council (ESAC) is a multi-discipline community arts organization located on the East Side of St. Paul. ESAC provides year-round programming that celebrates the diversity of its neighborhood, links to learning in schools and community centers, and builds appreciation of the arts in the underserved, economically challenged East Side of St. Paul.
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A new leader is emerging in St. Paul’s youth driven educational equity work: 651 Youth for Justice. 651 Youth for Justice is facilitated by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Youth Development program but looks toward youth and partner organizations to be leaders and facilitators.
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Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
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"It is definitely apparent that we can, and do, make a difference in natural environments in the urban communities we live in. "
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Fishing in your own neighborhood, geocaching, harmonica-making, Double Dutch jumping -- what more could you want out of a summer afternoon?
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It’s one thing to have quality youth programs in the city; it’s another thing making sure youth have access to those experiences.
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Reflecting on the triumphs and obstacles of the past year's Activator Improvement Cycle
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There’s a lot of talk about the achievement gap, the opportunity gap, the empowerment gap. Talk’s not cutting it for these students; it’s all about action—Youth in Action.
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A group of Jackson Elementary students aren't waiting for adults to change the world.
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A dynamic multicultural teen program is learning and exemplifying what it means to lead
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