Chronic absenteeism impacts nearly every school district nationwide. Our issue brief highlights the unique roles afterschool programs play in improving school-day attendance and strengthening students' connection to school.
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Read about the latest executive orders and agency actions
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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 collected a few tools to help organize your fundraising strategy and make the most of the resources available to afterschool programs.
Access our collection of research resources that show afterschool programs are keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working families
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.
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
The Afterschool Alliance has achieved a 4-star rating (the highest ranking) by Charity Navigator for the fifth consecutive year. Donate now
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