Lisa Caruthers

Ph.D., MSW; Director, Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, HCDE; Board Member, Texas Partnership for Out of School Time; proud parent of two.

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

My New Year’s resolution. #makingafterschoolcool @HCDE_CASE @Out2Learn

[Rodney Ellis @RodneyEllis]

When I initiated County Connections in 2021, my goal was simple: ensure no child was left behind during the summer months.

Thanks to the Harris County Department of Education (@HCDEtx), CASE for Kids (@HCDE_CASE), and our excellent partners, over 70 organizations received grants totaling $1.4M, bringing summer programs to 23,000+ kids across Harris County.

Together, we’re filling the gap and giving young people in every corner of Harris County the chance to learn, grow, and explore.

[Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo @HarrisCoJudge]

Harris County’s federal investments in early childhood initiatives are helping nonprofits all around the county provide critical summer learning opportunities for kids.

Hear from Dr. Lisa Caruthers with the Harris County Department of Education about how these investments are making a difference:

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration announced that 21st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies next week, allowing afterschool and summer programs to resume! https://t.co/rc1ouxORlM

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

ICYMI: @HCDE_CASE through its County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2025, enabled a new Leadership Academy initiative, where high school students from the Crosby and Barrett Station area gained valuable skills and real-world experience.

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

⚙️ Gears turned, robots rolled and students soared during the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge at Special Schools! Hosted by @HCDE_CASE, this STEM showdown had students coding, building and navigating LEGO robots—while practicing teamwork, patience and problem-solving. 🤖 #SeetheImpact

[summerlearning @summerlearning]

It's National Summer Learning Week! NSLA is proud to spotlight the power of summer learning programs in keeping kids engaged, safe, and active all summer long.
Join us this week as we highlight the programs and people making a difference!
#SummerLearningWeek

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

Thanks #carollo for sharing the importance of water and it’s treatment process with our summer camp kids #makingafterschoolcool #HCDE #CASEdorKids #afterschoolworks

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

Thanks #carollo for sharing the importance of water and it’s treatment process with our summer camp kids #makingafterschoolcool #HCDE #CASEdorKids #afterschoolworks

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

#afterschoolworks #makingafterschoolcool

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

@CrosbyISD Woot, woot! So happy for you.

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

Houston Dash players visited Chavez high to share how they made it to the pros. #MakingAfterSchoolCool #HCDE #CASEForKids.

[Ms. V @villanuevac24]

Our students at @swschoolstx rocked competition at @AllEarthEcobot this weekend! They scored major points and showed off their skills and teamwork. We’re so proud of their hard work and creativity! #Robotics #AfterSchool #STEAM

[NVafterschool @NVafterschool]

Meet Mia, a Program Specialist at NAN, who shares her thoughts on why #afterschool is important to her. Let us know why you love OST in the comments below or tag us in your own post @nvafterschool! #NVAfterschool #NVOST

[Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network @AfterschoolGa]

A recent national poll of registered voters finds that public support for #afterschool programs is at an all-time high! Learn more via @afterschool4all: https://t.co/GoVyxrAu5r.

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

@GigaBasedDad How many poor hotdogs were sacrificed before the proper trajectory was established

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

The disengagement gap: Why student engagement isn’t what parents expect https://t.co/SZHVMOJCzd

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

micro-credentials for youth: How Organizations Can Design Transparent https://t.co/1TqO6ViNjU

[Lisa Caruthers @TheOSTDoc]

Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers - Mira Education https://t.co/ujG9qKtRAd

[BOOST Collaborative @TEAMBOOST]

Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs - This brief highlights promising approaches, how to cut costs, and how to make programs available to more young people. https://t.co/MYxhDYpv1j via @WallaceFdn