WEBINAR TOMORROW, SEPT. 9, AT 2 P.M. ET! LOA is back for its 27th year! On 10/22, join advocates across the country to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs. RSVP to learn how to get involved or discover new ideas for your event this year: bit.ly/4wE2p5K

How affordable are afterschool programs in Tennessee? How many kids are missing out due to lack of access and availability? How many parents in Tennessee support public funding for afterschool programs? Explore all the data: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…

From social media settlements to federal fiscal budgets, there’s a lot going on in the world of afterschool funding. Stay up-to-date on the latest news from around the country: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

The World Cup might be over, but the next soccer star might just be training for another one in a local afterschool program right now. Hear from pro soccer player Amobi Okugo about the benefits of sports programs for young people: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

Help turn a candidate for office into an afterschool champion! Check out this one-pager for all the talking points you’ll need—info on public support for afterschool, program supply and demand, and positive outcomes for young people. Read up now: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

Too many kids who want to attend an afterschool program can’t. Why? Because it’s either too expensive, too far away, or they simply don’t exist in their community. Explore the data about barriers to afterschool across the country: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…

Across the U.S., 3 in 4 kids are missing out on the opportunity to attend an afterschool program. What’s the unmet demand in your state? Is it better or worse? Explore the data: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…

ONLY 10 WEEKS TO Lights On Afterschool! On Oct. 22, join us to raise awareness about the importance of afterschool by hosting one of many events across the country. This day sends a powerful message—and we want you to be part of it! Learn more & register: 3to6.co/register

Need some good news? Look no further than your local afterschool and summer programs. Check out Afterschool Alliance’s weekly news roundups to discover countless local impact stories from all around the country. afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

Afterschool's workforce challenges are hurting the communities they serve. Fortunately, there are solutions. Use this searchable database to learn about local, state, and national practices that are contributing to a thriving afterschool workforce: workforce.afterschoolallianc…

What are the benefits of enrolling your child in an afterschool program? We’re glad you asked. Afterschool programs: Keep kids safe and out of trouble Help them build critical skills Provide peace of mind to parents And so much more Explore the data: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…

BOOKMARK THIS RESOURCE: Whether it's for this summer or planning for next, you’re going to want to check out this Summer Learning Toolkit from the Wallace Foundation, featuring more than 50 evidence-based planning tools and templates. wallacefoundation.org/toolki…

Parents want their kids to have access to enriching afterschool programs, but more than 3 in 4 kids are missing out. The demand for afterschool programs is incredibly high. Meeting that demand means improving affordability, accessibility, and availability. afterschoolalliance.org/nati…

TOMORROW: Join experts for an update on the many (many) policy updates happening in the world of STEM education at the local, state and national levels. Register here: afterschoolalliance.org/webi…

Back to school got you already looking ahead to next summer? Get inspired for next year’s summer learning season by exploring these new resources from the Wallace Foundation that showcase innovative summer learning programs across the country: wallacefoundation.org/resour…

This year’s Lights On Afterschool event—a national day of action on October 22 celebrating the importance of afterschool programs—will be represented by this beautiful poster made by 7th grader Sarah R. in New York! Learn more about her here: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…

What percentage of parents in Tennessee support public funding for afterschool programs? The answer might surprise you. Explore all the data here: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…

Roughly half of U.S. children are missing out on the positive and engaging experiences of a summer program. And for Hispanic families, that number is even higher. 3 in 5 Hispanic children are missing out due to cost, access, and availability. Read more: afterschoolalliance.org/docu…