“Afterschool programs have significant potential to help young people find their spark and prepare for success in school today and jobs tomorrow.”

— John Wilson, Fmr. Kansas State Representative

“My son was struggling academically and socially before attending afterschool programs. He is now a young leader and mentor to younger students in the program and raised his math and science grades.”

— Marcia Pomeroy, Director, Office of Cultural Enhancement and Diversity, K-12 Initiative, University of Kansas Medical Center

“The after school program has provided a place for my kids to not only to see that math, reading, English, science, and geography are important, but to also see that learning life skills like leadership, community, commitment, hard work, and even cooking are equally as important.”

— Heather Arnold, Parent (Sublette’s Best, 21st CCLC Program)

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Get ready to go #BacktoAfterschool! Check out our In My Community page to start your afterschool search with over 8,000 afterschool programs that celebrated #LightsOnAfterschool across the country last year....
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It is not too late to participate in @4H National Youth Science Day! Click to find out how you can help kids bring their passions to life through computer science....
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This blog from Measuring SEL highlights @NatlAfterSchool work and SEL to the Core, which provides resources to out-of-school time professionals.
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With the @MottFoundation, @YouthService will award $500 Afterschool Grants to support youth service or service-learning in afterschool programs. Any afterschool program in the U.S. that engages middle & high school...
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#LightsOnAfterschool, the national rally for afterschool, is around the corner! Make sure your event is registered: https://t.co/lHqxobjaVM https://t.co/MBSGUWzZIW
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“Young people who engage in afterschool programs just two times a week were 20% less likely to use alcohol and 40% less likely to use marijuana.” -Thomas Azzarella speaks to...
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Last month, the White House, Senate leadership, and House leadership announce an agreement to raise spending caps through FY2021, but the House proposed $100M increase to #21stCCLC funding may be...
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Access to high-quality afterschool programs keep our kids safe and engaged in their learning – giving
working parents piece of mind. That is why a majority of adults say that...
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Many #21stCCLC programs give students the opportunity to take their math & science skills beyond the classroom to experiment & interact with their environment. More #21stCCLC programs today means more...
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During the hours when kids are most at risk of engaging in risky behaviors, #21stCCLC afterschool programs provide kids a safe environment to further their learning. If safety matters, #AfterschoolMatters....
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Studies show that students who regularly participate in #21stCCLC afterschool programs improve
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Students who regularly participate in #21stCCLC programs are much less likely to be chronically absent.
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Studies show #21stCC afterschool programs help students learn! We know that #AfterschoolWorks –
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The @uscensusbureau offers the Statistics in Schools program to provide resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Visit the link to educate your students about the value and everyday...
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Make finding the right afterschool program part of your #BacktoSchool checklist! https://t.co/S5m6gRY4NF
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An insider's guide to funding afterschool: 5 steps to partnering with foundations https://t.co/LjHLDbuVE4
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Visiting a pond, lake or pool this weekend? Make this Water Strider from @ScienceBuddies to see how insects hop on water without sinking.
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The @USCensusBureau offers the Statistics in Schools program to provide resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Visit the link to educate your students about the value and everyday...
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Parents need flexible, affordable options after the school bell rings, and to know their kids are safe. Afterschool programs give parents peace of mind because they know their kids are...
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Encourage young artists to get creative, have fun, and send a powerful message to your lawmakers about the impact of afterschool! Celebrate 20 years of #LightsOnAfterschool by joining our nationwide...
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For this year’s National Youth Science Day challenge, @4H is exploring computer-science, with help from @Google and @WVUExtension! #4HNYSD https://t.co/YFBKCLIl4i https://t.co/inYwukyubk
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Afterschool has been integral to our education system for 100+ years! Watch #historyofafterschool to learn more about the long, important tradition of afterschool in America: https://t.co/CzDVxNMK4p
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STEM learning can happen anywhere! By bringing community partners together to create a STEM Learning Ecosystem, we can ensure students have opportunities to reinforce and apply their STEM skills in...
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Don't miss this opportunity for a STEM mini grant! Applications due Friday, September 6, 2019. Click for more information- https://t.co/D8XmIr8TU3
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Turn the #LightsOnAfterschool where you live! Invite landmarks, buildings, and neighbors in your state to keep their lights on October 24th to join the 20th Lights on Afterschool celebration. https://t.co/QV3fXVAVsq
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Supporting youth wellness requires a holistic – and whole-year – approach. To address everything from drug use & risky behaviors to supporting mental health, afterschool & #SummerLearning programs are connecting...
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Did you know that all 50 states are helping NASA explore space? It's true! Visit @NASAspaceplace to see how each state has been important to the study of space and...
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.@4H National Youth Science Day is October 1. For a limited time, buy 2 NYSD kits and get 1 free! Click to find out more and order your kits today....
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STEM learning can happen anywhere! Here’s how libraries, OST providers, and other stakeholders are partnering to create STEM Learning Ecosystems that expose students to different STEM opportunities and hands-on experiences....
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