Breakfast Club Blog
The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is a curated space where bloggers from around the world contribute content on a continual basis about a variety of topics relevant to in and out-of-school time. The BOOST Breakfast Club blog is at the heart of an ongoing dialogue where expanded learning and education professionals share their personal thoughts and stories from the in and out-of-school time field. They also tell us what they ate for breakfast!
The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is Brain Food for In and Out-of-School Time Leaders!
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Uniting Educators in Palm Springs at BOOST 2026: A Celebration of Learning & Leadership
Join us for high-quality professional development for educators in the desert The BOOST Conference is heading back to the Palm Springs Convention Center April 28–May 1, 2026—and it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss event for anyone working with youth. As one of the largest and most comprehensive in and out-of-school time conferences, BOOST will welcome over 3,500 educators and youth-serving professionals from around the world for four unforgettable days of learning, connection, and inspira... Read More
From the Field: We Asked Educators How Do They and Their Teams Create a Safe Space for Young People?
This year’s BOOST Conference 2025 was one to remember! From inspiring sessions to excellent networking opportunities, 17 years of BOOST Conference felt like a reunion, bringing our field together during a time when we needed it most. We welcomed over 3,100 attendees to our conference in sunny Palm Springs and offered 200+ workshops, 5 Pre-Conference Academies, Town Hall and Panel Sessions, a Film Festival, the live-Podcast Lounge, Off-Campus Fieldtrips, a peaceful and mindful Zen Den space... Read More
Career Inspiration and Insights with Nicole Baitx Kennedy
Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. In and out-of-school time leaders take unique pathways on their experiential journeys, and these journeys are worth spotlighting! Turning to our field specialists, TEAMBOOST is proud to feature their stories centered in Career Inspiration and Insights. Our fifth and final feature is BOOST Partner, past BOOST Leadership Team Member, and BOOST Conference On-Site Super-Support, Nicole Baitx Kennedy (She/her/hers). Thank you, Nicole, for sharing... Read More
Career Inspiration and Insights with Dr. Sonia Toledo
Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. In and out-of-school time leaders take unique pathways on their experiential journeys, and these journeys are worth spotlighting! Turning to our field specialists, TEAMBOOST is proud to feature their stories centered in Career Inspiration and Insights. Our fourth feature is BOOST Ambassador, Dr. Sonia Toledo (She/Her/Hers). Thank you, Dr. Toledo, for sharing your story with the BOOST community! We appreciate you! Career Insights and Inspiration w... Read More
Career Inspiration and Insights with Melissa Perez
Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. In and out-of-school time leaders take unique pathways on their experiential journeys, and these journeys are worth spotlighting! Turning to our field specialists, TEAMBOOST is proud to feature their stories centered in Career Inspiration and Insights. Our third feature is BOOST Leadership Team Member, Melissa Perez (she/her). Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your story with the BOOST community! We appreciate you! Career Insights and Inspiration w... Read More
Career Inspiration and Insights with Kristen Gonzalez
Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. In and out-of-school time leaders take unique pathways on their experiential journeys, and these journeys are worth spotlighting! Turning to our field specialists, TEAMBOOST is proud to feature their stories centered in Career Inspiration and Insights. Our next feature is BOOST Leadership Team Member, Kristen Gonzalez (She/Her/Hers). Thank you, Kristen, for sharing your story with the BOOST community! We appreciate you! Career Insights and Inspir... Read More
Career Inspiration and Insights with Nathan #iAmImpact Houston
Inspire Youth. Inspire Learning. Inspire Change. In and out-of-school time leaders take unique pathways on their experiential journeys, and these journeys are worth spotlighting! Turning to our field specialists, TEAMBOOST is proud to feature their stories centered in Career Inspiration and Insights. Our first feature is BOOST Ambassador, Nathan #iAmImpact Houston (He/Him/His). Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your story with the BOOST community! We appreciate you! Career Insights and Inspir... Read More
A Conversation about Student Connection with Richmond Brown
Connection is Key to Student Engagement! In this collaborative blog series, TEAMBOOST asked leaders in the youth development field how they build student connection in their program environments. Healthy and authentic relationships are important to positive youth outcomes, and TEAMBOOST is proud to spotlight the expertise of our BOOST Leadership Team Members, BOOST Ambassadors, and BOOST Partners in the Student Connection blog series! Welcome, Richmond Brown (He, Him, His), to center stage! Than... Read More
A Conversation about Student Connection with Melissa Erickson
Connection is Key to Student Engagement! In this collaborative blog series, TEAMBOOST asked leaders in the youth development field how they build student connection in their program environments. Healthy and authentic relationships are important to positive youth outcomes, and TEAMBOOST is proud to spotlight the expertise of our BOOST Leadership Team Members, BOOST Ambassadors, and BOOST Partners in the Student Connection blog series! Welcome, Melissa Erickson (she/hers), to center stage! Thank ... Read More
A Conversation about Student Connection with Diana Carrillo
Connection is Key to Student Engagement! In this collaborative blog series, TEAMBOOST asked leaders in the youth development field how they build student connection in their program environments. Healthy and authentic relationships are important to positive youth outcomes, and TEAMBOOST is proud to spotlight the expertise of our BOOST Leadership Team Members, BOOST Ambassadors, and BOOST Partners in the Student Connection blog series! Welcome, Diana Carrillo (She/Her/Ella), to center stage! Than... Read More
A Conversation about Student Connection with Susie Estrada
Connection is Key to Student Engagement! In this collaborative blog series, TEAMBOOST asked leaders in the youth development field how they build student connection in their program environments. Healthy and authentic relationships are important to positive youth outcomes, and TEAMBOOST is proud to spotlight the expertise of our BOOST Leadership Team Members, BOOST Ambassadors, and BOOST Partners in the Student Connection blog series! Welcome, Susie Estrada (She/Her/Hers), to center stage! Thank... Read More
A Conversation about Student Connection with Christina Green
Connection is Key to Student Engagement! In this collaborative blog series, TEAMBOOST asked leaders in the youth development field how they build student connection in their program environments. Healthy and authentic relationships are important to positive youth outcomes, and TEAMBOOST is proud to spotlight the expertise of our BOOST Leadership Team Members, BOOST Ambassadors, and BOOST Partners in the Student Connection blog series! Welcome, Christina Green (She/Her), to center stage! Thank yo... Read More
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