News
Check out the latest news about NAA and special announcements pertinent to the field of afterschool.
Black Lives Matter: A Message to Members
Tuesday, 09 June 2020 15:31George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and a very long list of people killed by police and white supremacists, are Black, not unlike many of the young people participating in out-of-school time programs and the staff who work with them across the country. The compounding deaths of so many Black Americans, leading up to the death of Mr. George Floyd, must redefine how we as practitioners and leaders in this work see and feel justice and equity.
Discovery Ed and the National AfterSchool Association Partner to Launch the Virtual Learning Response Fund
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 00:00The COVID-19 outbreak has forced widespread school closures across the United States, shuttering traditional learning environments and creating long-term risk for student achievement.
An Update on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for Nonprofits, Child Care Centers, Small Businesses and Workers
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 00:00On March 27, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government issued the largest emergency aid package in history. The CARES Act provides critical relief for businesses and workers nationwide. We've gathered resources related to the Act to support your afterschool business and career.
NAA State Affiliates Provide Responsive Services
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 10:48National AfterSchool Association State Affiliates met virtually on March 30, 2020, to discuss how they're making virtual connections, providing services during this uncertain time and practicing self-care.
Managing Stress During the Pandemic
Monday, 23 March 2020 00:00The coronavirus outbreak is sending shockwaves across the world, disrupting everything from health, to education, to finances and food security. Many of us are navigating completely unfamiliar territory, which can feel really scary and negatively impact our mental well-being. As our knowledge about this pandemic continues to grow, it is important that you continue to take care of yourself during this time. Consider these tips to help maintain your mental well-being:
COVID-19 Centralized Resources for Afterschool
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 10:51The outbreak of COVID-19 raises many questions and concerns for all of us. Together, with national partners, a centralized location for COVID-19 resources related to afterschool has been created.
BellXcel Affiliate SCRI to Focus on Making Evidence Actionable for Youth-Serving Organizations
Friday, 13 March 2020 00:00National nonprofit BellXcel has launched the Sperling Center for Research and Innovation.
Preventing and Preparing for COVID-19
Tuesday, 10 March 2020 00:00With the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus, we want you to know the safety of NAA members and those they serve is of utmost importance to us.
Introducing National Afterschool Association’s Emerging Leaders of Color Professional Learning Community 2020 Cohort
Tuesday, 10 March 2020 00:00Research findings from The Afterschool Leadership Landscape: Supporting and Strengthening Racial Equity report, along with research from the nonprofit sector, shows people of color are not being hired or promoted at the same rate as their white colleagues.
Report and Program to Address Inequity in Afterschool Leadership
Thursday, 20 February 2020 11:52February 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.
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