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  • 2024 Engage Every Student Summit

    Afterschool, summer learning and other out-of-school time program program providers gathered with state and local leaders, partners, elected officials, and youth for learning, exploration, and networking in their efforts to continue to expand OST opportunities across the country for youth.

  • Engage Every Student Recognition Program Summit Reception

    U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recognized the thirteen Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions.

  • U.S. Department of Education Announces 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions

    The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions. Across the country, 13 non-profit organizations and city municipalities, working in partnership with local schools, are being honored for their efforts to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs for students. For the…

  • Engaging and Amplifying the Voices of Youth that are Experiencing Homelessness or are in Foster Care through Afterschool and Summer Learning

    This webinar highlighted the role of afterschool and summer learning programs in serving and engaging children and youth that are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care. Attendees learned about a range of strategies and resources that can be leveraged to ensure that our most vulnerable students are both engaged and able to add their…

  • Connecting with and Engaging Students with Disabilities in Afterschool and Summer Learning

    This webinar highlighted the importance of ensuring that afterschool and summer learning programs are engaging young people with disabilities, underscoring the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) which makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services…

  • How School Districts and Programs Are Leveraging ESSER Funds to Support Afterschool and Summer Learning

    In late January 2025, school districts and states will face the liquidation deadline for more than $120 billion America Rescue Plan ESSER III funds. How have these funds been used to date in support of comprehensive afterschool and summer enrichment programs? How have school – community partnerships been leveraged to support students when school is…

  • Afterschool in Native American and Tribal Communities: Perspectives, Programs & Practices

    This webinar featured an in-depth conversation with afterschool and summer providers working to meet the needs of Native American and Indigenous youth and families. Attendees learned about Native American families’ perspectives on afterschool programs, from what families are looking for to barriers to participation, and potential areas of growth to help the afterschool field reach more…

  • Parent and Family Engagement Webinar

    This webinar highlighted the U.S. Department of Education’s priorities pertaining to parent and family engagement and spotlighted the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Program’s emphasis on ensuring that families of students served have opportunities for active and meaningful engagement. Additionally, the webinar featured parent and family engagement strategies of local and statewide…

  • Elevating the Voices of Young People in OST

    Engaging youth in program design, creation, design-making, and more can strengthen your programming, provide leadership opportunities to youth, and help you respond directly to the needs of the students you work with. Download the Engage Every Student Tip Sheet: Elevating the Voices of Young People in OST

  • Staff Recruitment and Retention Webinar

    The Staff Recruitment and Retention Webinar spotlighted the National Afterschool Association’s Thriving Out-of-School Time Workforce Initiative and the Out-of-School Time Job Design Framework. Additionally, the webinar featured staff recruitment and retention strategies of statewide and local organizations. Webinar Participants: Angelica Portillo, National AfterSchool Association Ben Trentelman, Utah Afterschool Network Tiffany Gipson, California AfterSchool Network Marjorie…