All over the nation and the world, afterschool professionals, leaders, and others are working diligently to ensure healthy and safe school-age child care and out-of-school time programs for kids and families.

February 20, 2020 –Inequities persist when it comes to the recruitment, hiring and retention of people of color for leadership positions in afterschool according to a new report published by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) and authored by Policy Studies Associates.

Last week, a record-breaking attendance of more than 2,000 afterschool professionals gathered in the Big Apple for four days of learning, networking and inspiration. Here are some of our favorite highlights.

The NAA Convention is an incredible four days, bringing together afterschool professionals and leaders for networking, learning and inspiration.

As NAA Annual Convention quickly approaches, we're excited to share a bit more about one of our keynote speakers and why you're not going to want to miss hearing her speak.

Did you know that the National AfterSchool Association is a great resource for STEM professional development?

Research shows that those who work in education use social media more than the general public.

As employees and human beings, staff members want to feel valuable and valued.

Afterschool Professional Development should offer two things: Real takeaways to implement into your programs immediately and affordability and accessibility for everyone in your program. Check out these new featured online courses for out-of-school time leaders here.

The 19th annual Lights on Afterschool, the only national celebration of afterschool programs, takes place on October 25.