Learning happens anywhere, anytime.
Learning happens anywhere, anytime.
The Afterschool Alliance has competed a decade of data collection on the demand for Afterschool. Check out this interactive mapping study that shows the percentage of demand, support ,and benefits for afterschool programs by state!
Did you know that 880,636 Children (18%) in Texas are enrolled in afterschool programs? Better yet, did you know that if access and availability weren’t issues, close to 37% of children would actually be enrolled? Check out this new TXPOST article, Texas After 3PM for more details on Afterschool!
Need a reason to justify play-time and exercise in your afterschool program? A research study on afterschool exercise programs shows that physical activity substantially improves kids’ cognitive performance and ability to think! Check out this article from The New York Times that discusses the findings!
Best Buy Foundation released their application for their National Youth Technology Program on September 5, 2014! Does your out-of-school time program focus on new technologies and digital learning? If so, take a look at this grant opportunity. Awards are up to $200,000 and will be given to afterschool programs that help teen build skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology. Check it out!
Join CTAN on September 27th for this year’s Afterschool 101 Workshop! Out-of-School Time staff will learn from leaders in the field how to host quality afterschool programs. Registration is now open, check out this Afterschool 101 Flyer 2014 for more info!