As the dust settles from Election Day 2024, the results have various possible implications for public support of afterschool and summer learning programs at the federal, state and local levels.

The immersive experience sought to inspire and engage students in USF's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree programs.

The Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club was the recent site of "Lights On AfterSchool." Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a type of AI that can create new content, has sparked both excitement and trepidation in formal and informal education settings. Like many, we at New America are exploring the vast opportunities AI offers while considering the necessary guardrails to ensure all young people have equitable access to meaningful learning opportunities.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $3.6 million grant to researchers at Florida State University and Ohio State University to develop effective interventions that support early phonological awareness in young children to help prevent reading difficulties.

The Afterschool Advocacy Fellowship Program offers individuals a unique opportunity to hear, meet, and work with thought leaders in the out-of-school time field and public policy staff at the state and local levels. Selected fellows will be part of a 10-member cohort of professionals, who will work through a 10-month curriculum to examine and address state and national policies that impact out-of-school time programs. Fellows will be asked to identify one issue impacting challenges to this sector in their community that they wish to examine as part of this fellowship. 

Fellows will participate in eight virtual meetings and two in-person events. (Access the full schedule and session descriptions here.) The April event in Tallahassee, for which travel-related expenses are covered, includes access to the state Capitol, where fellows will observe the legislative process while learning best practices for effecting change. 

Throughout the year, fellows will be encouraged to foster and maintain relationships to expand their spheres of influence. The Afterschool Advocacy Fellowship Program begins in January and will culminate in a graduation ceremony and recognition at the annual afterschool conference in October.

Applications are due November 27.

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Welcome to our series on funding and sustainability for afterschool and summer learning programs! For students in elementary through high school, more than 80% of their time is spent learning outside of traditional school settings, whether that’s in afterschool and summer programs, libraries, museums, science centers, at home, or in the community. That’s where Career and Technical Education (CTE) can play a critical role: linking school and out-of-school learning and helping prepare young people for their future.

Schoolwork is challenging enough for parents and guardians who know English. Multinational started their free afterschool program to help bridge the language gap and help families navigate Memphis.

SHPE's Destino STEM pre-college offerings provide K-12 students access to a variety of opportunities and experiences that spark excitement for science, technology, engineering and math! It is critical that Hispanic students are provided the tools and resources to support their progress toward a STEM degree no matter where they are in their academic journey.