Please join Florida Afterschool and our special guest, Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of Policy for the Afterschool Alliance, for a Town Hall discussion of the status of Federal spending. This is an opportunity for Florida programs to understand the impact of the federal budget on the afterschool landscape and what programs can do to advocate for continued funding.

The President's proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026 appears to eliminate funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), the only federal funding stream dedicated to

Gulf Coast supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties' Behavioral Health Program, offering Club members access to licensed mental health professionals when they need it most.

Children building and launching rockets. Youth learning about our planet’s environment and designing projects to clean the air and water in their communities. Teens gaining hands-on experience with coding to solve real challenges in the world. Young people inspired by engaging with NASA science and wanting to contribute to our space workforce. 

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..

Nana's Books Foundation donated hundreds of books to Madison County Central Schools.

The American Institutes for Research (AIR), with support from the Wallace Foundation, is conducting a national study to update the Out-of-School Time (OST) cost calculator. To help ensure programs like ours are included, please complete the Program Survey today. Complete surveys may be eligible to receive a $50 gift card for your participation.

Complete the survey here: https://websurveyor2.airws.org/se/2511374528041A47

Important:

- Do NOT share this on social media or other public sites to maintain data integrity.

- Please note Florida After School as the organization your received this request from in your response.

To help parents navigate summer for their children, News4JAX has compiled a list of summer camps around Northeast Florida they can check out. There's a variety of summer classes offered. Most of them are offered to children of all ages.

Researchers say music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in youngsters with brain injuries. The post Music therapy can help children recover from brain injuries appeared first on Talker.

Active learning, new and exciting experiences, warm and supportive relationships. Cities and school districts across the country are offering summer programs that give students a chance to sharpen their academic skills and take part in enriching activities like sports, arts, and community service.

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to advance artificial intelligence (AI) education and training.

In big cities and small towns, families across the country are facing economic struggles, immigration challenges, and the growing impact of our changing environment. But in many communities, families are not just navigating these challenges - they are leading the charge in solutions.

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.