Afterschool Alliance

The Afterschool Alliance works to ensure children have access to affordable, quality afterschool and summer learning programs. #AfterschoolWorks

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And that’s a wrap on the 2026 Afterschool for All Challenge! Make sure afterschool advocates’ voices are heard, today and every day — send a message at https://t.co/sltJ5DS30X to make sure our reps know that #AfterschoolWorks for our nation's kids and families!

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

The Department of Education finalized their priorities and definitions for grants related to career pathways and workforce readiness. Afterschool programs play a critical role in early career exposure and experiences.

Read more about what that means: https://t.co/AX0fofy9rb

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Too often, young people are left out of the conversations that impact their futures.

CYESS is expanding civic engagement opportunities in afterschool programs, and helping youth tackle community challenges using STEM.

Check out their latest round up: https://t.co/gtWvdD9IKG

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Afterschool programs are vital for engaging young people in STEM. But federal funding for these programs is currently at risk, which could leave millions of young people without access. Talk to your elected officials about the importance of these programs: https://t.co/2NlNNByIf5

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

TOMORROW at 12 p.m. ET: Don’t miss the latest STEM Talk episode! Get federal policy updates, a deep dive into emerging Department of Education and Department of Labor solicitations, and a preview of new ALI research! Register here: https://t.co/xTbID7EVox

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Help turn a candidate into an afterschool champion! 💪 Our new one-pager includes key data on public support for afterschool, program supply and demand, and positive outcomes on youth, families, and communities.

Put it to work this election season! https://t.co/NYI8e7STos

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New #AA3PM data finds that affordability is the top barrier limiting youth participation in summer programs. Nearly 4 in 10 parents cite cost as a factor influencing their ability to enroll.

Read more on the barriers families face in new summer findings: https://t.co/6r8nvYaqRZ

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

From bold ideas to a national stage 🚀 The kids and teens behind the 60 semifinalist pitches are heading to Flint, Michigan THIS MONTH!

Follow along: https://t.co/LF0BfV0ysU #MottMillion

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

For school districts, summer programming comes with a distinct set of challenges. A new @WallaceFdn brief examines key strategies for supporting summer learning, drawing on lessons from 13 school districts.
https://t.co/7KXXRIQ8AH

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

This is how you advocate for afterschool — a message from Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera. https://t.co/zWorOSc2CD

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Summer can be a time of growth, learning, and exploration for young people! But new #AA3PM data shows that 1 in 2 kids are missing out on the programs families want for them. Read more on the summer struggle for families: https://t.co/6r8nvYaqRZ

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Pop on your headphones: @jodi4aftschool joined School for Startups Radio with Jim Beach to talk about the #AA3PM #summer report! https://t.co/YpnW910KmM

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

THURSDAY: Join @BellXcel and rural youth program leaders for a free webinar series packed with practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen program quality, data use, and impact storytelling in rural communities. https://t.co/QPcZL7tpQF

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

How do you build buy in for #summerlearning in your district? Check out this new research brief from @metronyu, which shares 4 strategies 13 districts are using to maintain progress on summer learning for students. https://t.co/JVjMkEteRx @WallaceFdn

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

Memorial Day often signals that summer is just around the corner, but new #AA3PM data finds that more than half of children whose parents want summer programs for them are being shut out — and the reason, most often, is cost. Full piece on @MomsRising 👇
https://t.co/d3SLExp9wd

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

What do parents want for their kid’s summer? Opportunities to be outdoors and active away from screens, to learn and develop new skills, and make social connections in a safe space!

See what summer holds for America’s youth in new #AA3PM data: https://t.co/6r8nvYaqRZ

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

It's here! Our brand-new #AA3PM report "The Summer Struggle for Everyday Families: Affording the Opportunities Parents Want for Youth" is now available! ☀️ Dive into the full report and explore the data at https://t.co/6r8nvYaqRZ!

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

CCDF-supported afterschool programs provide essential supports for young people and families — but they face greater waitlists, hiring challenges, and regulatory burdens than other providers. Explore the findings based on our latest provider survey.
https://t.co/kIYkIebb9r

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

How are districts sustaining #summerlearning programs in a climate of funding uncertainty? By diversifying their funding streams. A new brief from @metronyu shares what this means and how 13 districts did it https://t.co/JVjMkEteRx @WallaceFdn

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

From bold ideas to a national stage 🚀 The kids and teens behind the 60 semifinalist pitches are heading to Flint, MI, this June!

Follow along: https://t.co/LF0BfV0ysU #MottMillion

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

NEXT WEEK: Be the first to access NEW #AA3PM data on summer program participation, unmet demand, and parent perspectives. Space is filling up!
https://t.co/x7d2mnSLve