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Out-of-School Programs Provide Essential Benefits for Children and Youth; More Support Is Needed to Help These Programs Thrive

WASHINGTON — Children don’t stop learning after they leave the classroom, and after-school programs play a crucial role in child and youth development. “Out-of-school time” programs can provide ...
Education Week

The State of After-School and Summer Programs, in Charts

While many public school students remain months or years behind academically, significantly fewer are participating in supplemental academic programs over the summer and this school year. Fewer than 1 ...
PBS

After-school programs have either been abandoned or overworked during the pandemic

"I like building stuff," said 11-year-old Isabella Martinez, describing the appeal of her science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after-school program, Girlstart. "In school we don't really ...
wandtv.comOpinion

Illinois advocates push for after-school funding as programs face closures

For many kids, after-school programs are more than just a place to spend a few extra hours; they are safe spaces where young ...
ABC15 Arizona

LIST: Programs for kids before and after school around the Valley

Coordinating work and school schedules can be stressful, but many school districts, organizations, and community groups are offering before- and after-school care for students. Some of the programs ...