Summer programs are essential supports for equitable recovery and learning gains. Our new brief offers research-based strategies for summer success and program spotlights for inspiration.
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The 4th edition of America After 3PM provides a detailed account of children in the afterschool hours, identifying trends in participation, demand, experiences, and opportunities—we've released additional reports on Black and Latinx communities, plus a Middle School (PDF) fact sheet.
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America After 3PM finds that for every child in an afterschool program, 3 are waiting to get in, with 7.7 million children alone and unsupervised after school. Check out the rest of the topline national data.
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America After 3PM spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. — the hours after school ends and before parents typically return home from work.
The afterschool blog on the latest research, resources, funding and policy on expanding quality afterschool and summer learning programs for children and youth. Read the latest.
Get your kids involved in afterschool: Locate programs in your community and learn what to look for to identify high-quality programs.
The 21st CCLC initiative is a key federal funding source supporting afterschool.
Bringing quality afterschool and summer learning programs to children and families in need.
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Evaluation & Continuous Quality Improvement
Thursday, Mar 25, 2021 WatchData Use in OST, Part II: Building Afterschool Systems
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021 WatchData Use in Out-of-School Time, Part I
Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 WatchNew York Life Foundation's Aim High Grant Competition Informational Webinar
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Even though everyday life surrounds us with obvious STEM applications, it can still be challenging to make the case for meaningful reforms in STEM learning. It's harder still when it comes to afterschool settings.
Need help speaking afterschool STEM-ish? The STEM HUB has quick start guides, resources & more.
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The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. Learn more
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