Afterschool Webinar:

Policy Pulse

Friday, Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM ET

Every second Friday at noon ET, our own Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next. Submit your questions in advance so we know what's top of mind for you.

Policy Updates

  • September 10, 2026: Proposed Department of Education Grant Rules could impact federal education funding (blog)
  • September 9, 2026: U.S. Department of Education Launches Learning Agenda Playbook to Support State Education Leaders and Improve Student Outcomes (press release)
  • September 8, 2026: Afterschool funding and the state of FY2027 appropriations (blog)
  • September 4, 2026: House hearing surfaces opportunities and challenges for school-age care (blog)
  • August 27, 2026: How the Meta settlement can benefit millions of kids (blog)
  • June 11, 2026: Proposed OMB changes to a federal grant rule could impact afterschool and summer learning programs (blog)