Enriching the lives of students through art and science is the idea behind "Window on a Wider World".
Established in 2005, its goal is making sure kids are not losing out because of budget cuts.
"WOWW" as it's known aims to step up and fill the gap those cuts left in panhandle schools. It does that with unique cultural experiences. Pronews 7 is featuring them in this week's Region 16 Spotlight Education report.
"It's a program that we can offer for children to provide enriched experiences that tie in with the curriculum TEKS," said Ali Tiegs, WOWW Executive Director.
The WOWW Program benefits children throughout Region 16. It brings in a variety of things that educate young people about fine arts and science. Something Tiegs, sees as hugely important. Being a former educator, she sees the benefits it brings to students.
"We're all different learners. Some of us are kinesthestics, some are visual, some are audio. But we all learn a little bit differently. If we can provide those enriched experiences that give us hands on, and enriched and engage over learners in these things that the learning and the light bulbs come on and it helps children better understand".
Programs that involve music, science, even children's authors are great for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade in big ways.
"We bring a children author to the center and we can bring national or international program that other non-profits in our area can not bring. So those are the holes we fill".
It seems the students couldn't be more excited.
"Their faces do light up and it's exciting to see kids who come in here especially those for the first time," said Tiegs.
For the first time, schools will participate in a "WOWW" Day this spring, that will incorporate the Amarillo Zoo. For more information on "WOWW" just click on the word.
