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What to Look for in a High-Quality Program
Quality programs understand that children and youth in different age groups have different academic, psychological, and physical activity needs. Learn what to look for to make sure you pick the right program for your kids. Click here to learn more.
Learning Policy Institute – Restarting and Reinventing Schools: Priority 7 Provide Expanded Learning Time
Since schools closed nationwide last March, students have had uneven access to distance learning. A June 2020 survey of nearly 500 nationally representative districts found that, while 85% delivered some kind of materials to students, only one third required teachers...
NEA – Safe and Just Schools in 2021 and Beyond
As schools and campuses reopen, it’s a make-or-break moment for the future of education. To ensure the safety and success of you and your students — during the COVID-19 pandemic, and long after — the NEA has assembled helpful classroom resources, professional...
AFT – It’s About Time: Lessons from Expanded Learning Time
The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. They are committed to...
Expanded Learning Time: A Strategy to Solve Unfinished Learning
As the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and at-home learning continues, there will be a need to help students, especially the nation’s most vulnerable students, complete unfinished learning for weeks, months, and even years to come. Research shows...
Recognizing the Role of Afterschool and Summer Programs and Systems in Reopening and Rebuilding
Research suggests that all people—children, youth, and adults—thrive in safe, supportive environments that are developmentally rich and identity-safe, characterized by positive relationships and relevant opportunities to learn and grow.1 The need for safety, support,...
National Institute of Out-of-School Time – OST Online: Delivering Quality Virtual Learning Experiences
As some learning remains remote, here are some examples of high quality practices to consider as you plan for the virtual aspects of your fall programs. Being fun and engaging still counts, and maybe with just a few tweaks, it will not be that different from planning...
Virtual Programming
This article provides tools, information, and tips for virtual afterschool programs. Click here to learn more.
Museum Distance Learning Database
With children and learners out of school, learning hybrid and in other unexpected situations, museums across the continent have come together to share their distance learning with you. Use the pull-down filters below to find the best programs and resources for your...
Resources for Anti-Racisim and Equity Education
This article compiles useful resources for anti-racism and equity education including reports, books, documentaries, podcasts and more. Click here to learn more.
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