Executive Extra
Monthly content focused on leadership exclusively for the Executive members of NAA.
The Only Constant Is Change
Tuesday, 08 December 2020 09:30Recently, Gina Warner, President & CEO, NAA, shared a message regarding the status of the NAA21 Convention and connectivity during the pandemic.
Expert Advice: It’s Time to Consider an Equity Audit
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 15:01If you've been on a journey to create a more inclusive and diverse programs, you likely already know that equity must be made a priority in all facets of an organization.
Race, Anti-Racism and Youth Development: From Awareness to Sustained Action
Monday, 12 October 2020 15:37It's time to recognize racism everywhere and promote a strong and sustained commitment to anti-racist approaches to research, publishing, practice, and policy in the youth development field.
Advancing an Equitable and Anti-Racist Child Care System
Monday, 12 October 2020 15:07Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., CEO of Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA), recently penned an article detailing her personal experiences with racism as a Mexican-American and its impact on her quest for systemic change in childcare.
The New First Aid We Should All Be Practicing
Monday, 12 October 2020 15:03Afterschool professionals and leaders have a responsibility for providing healthy and safe environments, for young people and those who work with them. They're also often required to maintain current first-aid certification.
September Is the New January: 5 Books to Inspire and Accelerate Your ‘New’ Year
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 00:00Maybe because—like many of you—I have spent the better part of my life in or around school, my mind automatically visualizes September as the start of a new calendar year, full of promise and possibilities.
A Response to ‘Summer. Learning. Loss. Leadership.’
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 00:00A recent blog by the Readiness Projects Coordinating Partners provides four big considerations as a starting point for building back better and broader together as the only way to ensure we don't exacerbate inequities that existed before COVID-19.
Think Ahead: Personalized Career Protection
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 00:00Being an afterschool professional and leader is easier when you know you've got your bases covered.
Have Patience. Be Kind. Do the Best You Can.
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 16:17It's 9:07 a.m. and I'm just starting my day at work. I should have logged on by 9 a.m. at the latest, but I laid in bed instead.
A Glimpse of Youth Workers’ Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, 10 August 2020 16:02A little over a month after COVID-19 was characterized as a global pandemic, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education and United Way's Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time partnered to address the question:
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