Each year, we recognize one outstanding individual who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families through afterschool and out-of-school time programs. This is your opportunity to celebrate the dedication, leadership, and innovation that drives our field forward!

As the class of 2025 crosses the graduation stage, one local grad has overcome tremendous odds to achieve a very bright future.

After two decades in the restaurant industry, Amanda Burns wasn't sure where her next chapter would take her, until a leap of faith and a new nonprofit program helped her trade hospitality for a classroom.

As inflation and the cost of living continue to go up, CBS12 news is partnering with local food banks this summer to get food on the table for families.

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..

The Trump Administration announced sweeping cuts to federal grant funding through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Organizations in South Florida like the Miami Music Project, which provides free music education and development programming to under-resourced children, received emails that their funding would be cut.

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge is a contest for students in grades K-12. It is a simple set of activities that helps kids learn creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

IMPORTANT: This working session will consist of a 6-hour in-person session on 6/28 in Orlando (location TBD) from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM. Lunch and coffee/snacks will be provided. You will be asked to view PDF documents as part of this Working Session.

What's the simplest, most consistent way to spark voluntary action to try something different? What "ecosystem activators" can make a difference in how teachers and students interact and succeed?

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.

Reflection on how the pandemic sparked a lasting transformation in public education-driven by tech innovation, deeper community ties, and a commitment to preparing students for a digital future.

YES Curricula for Grades K-8 YES curricula develop students' problem-solving abilities. Students tackle real-world problems, scaffolded by an age-appropriate engineering design process. Challenges channel students' creativity and engage them in engineering and science practices.

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.