Over the past few years we have been working on a major classroom expansion project at Third Street Alliance transforming what used to be our swimming pool into state-of-the-art classrooms. We’re happy to announce that the project is finally coming to a close! As with any construction project, challenges presented themselves but we overcame the … Read More
The Learning Center Looks Toward Expansion
The renovation of the pool area will expand The Learning Center by 30 percent, providing the opportunity for us to reach more students and families in our community while providing additional teaching jobs in an industry that was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion to The Learning Center will provide 47 additional spots for … Read More
New Learning Center Program Helps Students Overcome Pandemic Stress
The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance has always focused on the whole child and the changing needs of our students and families. That’s why when students came back from the shutdown period and teachers noticed significant changes in some of our students — escalation of negative behaviors, more frequent and longer-lasting emotional outbursts, and … Read More
Juggling Classrooms: Adjusting to hybrid learning models and distanced learning
Planning for the 2020-2021 school year started in June for The Learning Center as the team looked at every detail to ensure each student was equipped for a smooth start to the year. For the school-aged student classrooms, the initial planning process included scenarios for all virtual or all in-person classes. However, a few weeks … Read More
Spreading the Message
When Tiffany was looking for a new place for child care eight years ago, she decided to enroll her oldest son in The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance. At the time she was grateful that it was close to her job and convenient. Now she is grateful for the education that her children, … Read More
Providing Supports for Mom and Son
Linda first noticed her middle son’s development was delayed when he started to speak and she couldn’t understand him. She would have him repeat himself multiple times and still have difficulty understanding him. He would often get frustrated and angry, and as a result, lash out instead of appropriately express his emotions. While … Read More
From Concept to Reality, TSA Teacher Will Begin Classes to Obtain Bachelor’s Degree
In the winter newsletter we told you about Pre-K Counts teacher Tanya Falero being accepted into the TEACH Pennsylvania program, which helps offset the costs of obtaining higher education. At the time the story ran, Tanya was still researching which colleges to which she would apply. Tanya has been accepted into St. Francis University and … Read More
Students Finding Mindfulness Through Yoga
Yoga has many benefits and is not just a fun way to stretch and strengthen your body, it is also a way to find mindfulness and learn to relax. Under the direction of the Shanthi Project, each Friday through the summer the school-aged students in The Learning Center have been experiencing these benefits. Instructor … Read More
