In Part 2 of this episode of Inside Out-of-School Time, host Karin Wolfe and Cappella Brown continue their conversation with Johanna Friedel, Project Director for the Texas Afterschool Centers on Education at Greenville ISD. Together, they dive into the “Explain” and “Elaborate” phases of the 5E learning model, exploring how student-centered teaching practices support both academic and social-emotional growth. From using creative, hands-on activities to engaging families as learning partners, this episode offers practical strategies to cultivate a growth mindset and strengthen student engagement in afterschool settings.