Even during a pandemic when afterschool professionals have been pulled in every direction imaginable, meeting the social-emotional needs of the young people remains a top priority.

Ronald W. James, Director of Digital Learning, LA's BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program, offers insight on how using the Afterschool Tech Toolkit helps LA's BEST set a vision for digital learning and improve equity during out-of-school time.

Two things learned throughout my career:

1. Language is powerful.
2. Great leaders never stop learning.