“They’re the main reason I’m going off to college this year. New City Kids is definitely a place that changed my life in so many ways.' Afterschool opened doors for high school senior Alani, and her success story is only one of many in Michigan! mott.org/news/articles/…

Approved early April, the Stronger Workforce for America Act includes changes that could help the out-of-school time field better support older youth and prepare them for the workforce! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

The Afterschool STEM Hub was on the Hill 💪 Moderated by our own Anita Krishnamurthi from #CYESS , speakers emphasized how afterschool programs provide critical opportunities for all students to find their place in #STEM ! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

New credit-for-learning website & spotlights

Afterschool Alliance has been updating their credit-for-learning resources! Credit-for-learning programs offer students opportunities to explore interests while earning credits toward graduation requirements

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It's #AAPIHeritageMonth ! See what afterschool looks like for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander children and what parents are saying about their experiences. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna… #AA3PM

While 69% of afterschool providers are concerned about their students’ mental and emotional health, at least 3/4 of providers report that they are providing students with opportunities to talk with their peers or staff about their feelings and emotions. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

Thank you to Secretary Miguel Cardona for meeting with Tayshaun, Coi, and Ryan from our Central Arkansas Club during this trip and for always championing education and leadership opportunities for young people!💙

Lights on Afterschool is October 24, 2024! Afterschool Alliance poster contest is now open! Learn more about it here- ow.ly/GnBl50RovmW

When done well, #summerlearning programs that combine academics and enrichment can be a game changer for young people, especially those from lower-income households. Learn more in this mini documentary: bit.ly/47Ai7Cp

How are 2,000 rural school districts leveraging pandemic relief spending for afterschool and summer programs? See five takeaways from new Afterschool Alliance fact sheet. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

New Survey from Afterschool Alliance: Half the nation's #afterschool programs report waiting lists. 1 in 4 still not operating at pre-pandemic levels. Congress: Fund afterschool and summer learning programs!
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How have ARP investments impacted afterschool and summer learning opportunities? Explore this NEW report from Afterschool Alliance on how states, schools, and students benefited: bit.ly/49H5NlJ

Programs like the New Hampshire Academy of Science and Friends Forever International are offerings opportunities for young people to explore their interests and earn credits towards graduation—and you can too!
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Governors across the country are emphasizing the importance of OST as levers to further support academic supports and well-being—our own Jodi Grant shares strategies and high quality models for afterschool and #summerlearning . nga.org/webinars/strat… NGA

Young people in afterschool, what does America mean to you? Submit an art piece, video, or essay in response to the prompt for the chance to win a trip to the nation’s most iconic historic landmarks! 🗽

Submit your work by 5/17! america250.org/fieldtrip/ #AmericasFieldTrip

If passed, the AFTER SCHOOL Act and Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act would establish grant programs that would be open to out-of-school time programs and youth-serving organizations! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

High quality out-of-school-time learning leads to powerful student engagement, creating strong student achievement we all want. Grateful for the partnership of Air Force Research Lab - AFRL & New Mexico Tech providing 30 years of great #STEMeducation to New Mexico students thru Mission to Mars.

Celebrate DNA Day with STEM activities from Million Girls Moonshot! Extract DNA from a strawberry or onion and learn more about its structure and sequence. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

Our fall 2023 program provider survey data shows providers are still grappling with staffing shortages and waitlists, making it challenging to meet the demand for their programs, but pandemic relief funds are making a difference. 🔽
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'This is our collective responsibility to make sure not a single Rhode Island student is on a waiting list for a high-quality afterschool program!'

Thank you @DavidCicilline & all the afterschool advocates who stood up for our young people at the Rhode Island State House!