Power of Us Workforce Survey

Power of Us Workforce Survey Overview Millions of professionals and volunteers work with young people daily in the many settings where youth play, learn, and grow outside the school day.

September is Attendance Awareness Month: Attendance Matters to Afterschool Providers & Champions

Attending school regularly is essential to students gaining the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive. Chronic absence, no matter its cause, has real-life consequences for students, families,

Low parent interest in COVID-recovery interventions should worry educators and policymakers alike

Since the pandemic-induced nationwide school closings in spring 2020, educators and researchers have been tracking children’s academic progress. Now, over two years later, several key metrics paint a concerning picture.

Adjusting to a New Normal: Lessons Learned From After School Matters Summer 2021 Programs

At the beginning of the pandemic in Summer 2020, After School Matters established a multi-year research partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to better understand teen experiences, instructor

Key Considerations for Addressing School-Age Needs in Licensing Regulations

State child care licensing requirements establish baseline health and safety standards and set minimum professional development requirements for program staff. Licensing regulations are often framed around the developmental needs of

Senate Bill for FY 23 Appropriations proposes $85 million increase for 21st CCLC

The Senate Appropriations Committee released a Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill on July 28, 2022. The Fiscal Year 2023 proposed bill would increase overall