Staffing shortages and rising costs have kept about a quarter of the nation’s operating after-school programs from returning to pre-pandemic capacity, according to a survey of the programs conducted ...

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After-school-program providers are struggling with a host of problems as they gear up for the 2022-23 school year. At the top of the list are attracting and retaining employees and generating enough ...

Parents in under-resourced communities see after-school and enrichment programs as vital for their children’s growth but face hurdles like cost, limited spots, and confusing sign-ups. New research ...

The disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic produced new challenges for students and schools. Many students missed out on academic content and faced social isolation during remote learning.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Every child should have access to after-school programs, and that was the message that brought several community leaders and organizations together Friday morning. The Michigan ...

After-school programs provide much more than learning – although dedicated time to doing homework, tutoring and other academic pursuits serve them well – it’s also about having fun, building ...

PITTSVILLE, Wis. (WSAW) - Education leaders met in Pittsville Tuesday to discuss the “uncertainty” about after-school programs in Wisconsin. Two different programs could be cut, leaving school ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Stacy Huthinson has spent 11 years at Feed More with a single mission: feeding hungry people. Today, that mission takes her to some of the most vulnerable. "It's just joy, joy, you ...

The program is made possible by an investment from the Keweenaw Health Foundation.

Advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Harrisburg for Afterschool Action Day, urging lawmakers to expand access to ...