The President’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026 would zero out funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), the only federal funding stream dedicated to afterschool and summer programs. 21st CCLC funds support thousands of local programs serving nearly 1.4 million children across the nation.

By Erin Ingle, Development Director at Sawhorse Revolution. This blog is part of the Afterschool Alliance's Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS) initiative.

Two Escambia County students, who are members of the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Youth Diplomats program, were recently awarded fully-funded summer exchanges through the U.S. Department of State.

To help parents feed their kids while school is out, Volusia County’s Summer Food Service Program will provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 2 through Aug. 8.

The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year, we're looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. We're looking to gather new or existing materials to make things even more exciting...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping bill aimed at increasing the opportunities for early detection and intervention for children with autism -- and their families. The new law also works to fill in the gaps in children's education with specialized programs.

Officials at Florida Prepaid want to make sure that their parents are keeping an eye on their future educational opportunities.

With summer break just around the corner, some parents may let their kids stay up later than usual. However, that might not be such a good idea.

Two new publications, "Stitching the Threads Together" and "Well-Being and Well-Becoming Through the Arts," are complementary works that document the powerful, lasting impact

When kids and teens have consistent access to nutritious food, they have the energy they need to learn, grow and thrive. During the summer, when school is out, many kids lose access to the meals they depend on throughout the school year.

Public school educators are constantly being asked to do more with less-and students are paying the price.

Discover calming anxiety activities for kids that help ease worry and build emotional strength-fun, sensory, and simple to use anywhere.

Now is the time to remind your senators and representatives how important continued support for afterschool and summer learning is. Share why these programs, the staff who power them, and the young people they serve are vital to your community.