The Hechinger Report

A lot of hope was pinned on after-school programs — now some are shutting their doors

1. Students practice soccer in an after-school program run by America Scores Cleveland. Credit: Grace McConnell for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for ...
EdSurge

Demand Remains High, but After-school Programs Worry for Their Futures

For thousands of public school students, the ringing of the final bell doesn’t signal an end to their day. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Instead, they might shuffle into the ...
Drexel University

After School Program Lesson Plans & Curriculum Ideas for Teachers

An after school program isn’t just advantageous for children; for some, they’re crucial. They improve homework completion, encourage good behavior in the classroom, and provide a productive outlet ...
Time

The Nightmare of Finding After-School Care in America

Tables and chairs arranged in a classroom. Senior Correspondent The after-school program disappeared from the Utah school where Jessica Langford sends her two older children, ages 7 and 9, in October ...
The New York Times

White House to Release $1.3 Billion in Frozen Funds for After-School Programs

The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold. By Sarah Mervosh The Trump ...