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Urbandale elementary pilots 'Passion Clubs' to boost belonging and leadership
Summary
Principal Laura Jessman and students described 'Passion Clubs,' a monthly after-school program for K–5 that matches student interests with staff- and community-led clubs to build connectedness and leadership. Students and staff reported positive engagement and plans to align clubs with district career-strand work.
Principal Laura Jessman introduced ‘‘Passion Clubs,’’ a K–5 program designed to strengthen belonging and relationships and to align student interests with learning. The program meets monthly after school and is open to all students in grades K–5; staffing combines teachers and community partners depending on the club topic.
Students at the meeting described clubs they…
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