Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Hello this is Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, Wisconsin’s hub for professional development for anyone working in out of school time programs and youth serving organizations. It's our mission to help you provide the highest quality care to children and their families. If you wish you had an extra tool going into programming to help guide behaviors in a productive way, wish you knew more about how to provide the whole family with support, or want to enhance your own wellbeing, then this is a home for you. We know what it’s like to feel as if there is never enough time or resources to meet everyone’s needs and we are here to support you through the challenges. Stay tuned as we have conversations with our guests to explore new ideas and strategies that you can use in your work right away.
Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Latest Episodes
Growing Solutions: Hydroponics and the Fight Against Food Insecurity
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we explore how UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, Marshfield Clinic, and Fork Farms are using hydroponic farming to transform food access. Learn how this partnership is tackling food insecurity, s...
Summer at Stout: Hands‑On Learning Through STEAM Camps
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we explore UW–Stout’s hands‑on Middle and High School STEAM Camps, where students in grades 6–12 dive into science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math in real university labs and studios. Our guest...
Growing Community: Sullivan Family Farm’s Fight Against Food Insecurity
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we visit Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc County—a community-supported farm rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to clean, nutrient-dense food. What began as a personal mission has gro...
Youth Voices in Healthcare: Inside the PATCH Program
Discover how teens are transforming healthcare conversations through the PATCH Teen Consultant Program. In this episode, we talk with student consultants who share their experiences, insights, and why youth voices matter in creating better, mor...
From Field to Fork: Building Food Equity Through Cooperation
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we explore how the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative is strengthening food access across the state by connecting small farms to wholesale markets, institutions, and emergency food systems. Learn how thi...