U.S. Senators Tee Up Big Boost in School Funding for Next Year
Federal spending for disadvantaged students would double and support for special education programs would also increase significantly in a new U.S. Senate appropriations bill proposed for fiscal 2022. In addition,
Shining a light on kids safety, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – Thursday is a national awareness day to shine a light on how after-school programs are helping keep kids away from violence. “Night after night, it tears me up. It
Coffee Talk Replay: Out-of-School Time Programs: Essential for Health and Well-Being
On this Coffee Talk, I was joined by three brilliant individuals to discuss the importance of out-of-school time (OST) programs and how they can continue to support equitable access to
Out-of-School Time Programs: Paving the Way for Children to Find Passion, Purpose & Voice – Parent, Teacher & OST Provider
Parents have three priorities for what they want out-of-school time programs to address for their children: ensuring their social and emotional health, providing them with physical outdoor activities, and helping
Expanded child tax credit brings enrichment for some kids who missed out
Olivia Oborne’s first year of middle school came and went without the sleepovers, dances and school field trips that, in normal times, would feature prominently in the social life of
Afterschool programs can help your child succeed — and schools are beginning to notice
Last June, as classes were ending at Duquesne City School District, teachers and parents knew one thing: The summer was going to matter. After a frequently locked down school year,
COVID’s Long Shadow Centers Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
Students have transitioned between in-person school, hybrid school, and virtual school with little warning. They have endured the stress and isolation of lockdown. Their families have lost income, lost jobs,
Every Hour Counts – Return to School Guide
Every Hour Counts is pleased to announce the release of our Return to School Guide, a collection of resources that emerged from the field’s collective pivot to ensure that the