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Supporting Whole Child Education at Baxter Community Center

October 31, 2025

Three kids joyfully play together on a playground, reflecting community, friendship, and outdoor learning opportunities.

In 2024, Baxter Community Center was awarded a three-year $250,000 grant to support its early childhood education and afterschool and summer programming that focus on whole-child, whole day, and whole year learning and enrichment opportunities. Hear from Director of Education Aarie Wade and program staff and participants as they share their insights into this programming.

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