Join us for the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool! Whether you celebrate online or in-person, we're honoring the afterschool program staff who are helping our kids recover and forge bright futures.
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Explore national and state-level STEM-related findings through this interactive data dashboard.
A visual illustration that takes you through key findings from the report, "STEM Learning in Afterschool on the Rise, But Barriers and Inequities Exist."
Find communications materials on Afterschool Alliance's new study, as well as resources to help share data with your networks.
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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.
Afterschool programs continue to be a source of support to the children and families in their community as they adapt to the challenging circumstances and stressors created by the pandemic.
With billions in funding available for afterschool and summer enrichment, the American Rescue Plan presents a tremendous opportunity to support students' recovery.
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.
Back to Afterschool with STEM
Thursday, Sep 16, 2021 WatchLights On Afterschool: Celebrating afterschool programs and staff
Thursday, Sep 9, 2021 WatchAmerica After 3PM: STEM Learning on the Rise
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021 WatchHelping Students Recover and Accelerating Success
Tuesday, Jul 20, 2021 Watch
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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