News
Check out the latest news about NAA and special announcements pertinent to the field of afterschool.
A Look at Literacy: Mighty Writers El Futuro
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00The Afterschool Alliance, in partnership with Dollar General Literacy Foundation, recently honored Mighty Writers El Futuro for the program's demonstrated excellence in helping develop English Language Learner students' literacy skills.
Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 08:40Since 2003, underage drinking has declined 50 percent (Monitoring the Future, 2016) and conversations about alcohol between parents and their kids have increased 73 percent (Responsibility.org, 2016). These statistics are an outstanding testament to prevention specialists, educators and community members who work so hard to keep kids healthy and safe.
Afterschool Helps English Language Learners Thrive
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 06:27Students learn new skills and concepts every day in school—but learning comes with an extra set of challenges for more than 4 million English language learner (ELL) students who attend public schools nationwide.
NAA and Journal of Youth Development Announce Partnership
Thursday, 20 July 2017 00:00The Journal of Youth Development is the official journal of two of the largest professional associations for those working with and on behalf of young people, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA).
SSI Out-of-School Contest Winners Announced!
Tuesday, 11 July 2017 11:35Last May, NAA and SSI Out-of-School teamed up to offer a fun giveaway for three $500 vouchers for afterschool program supplies! Three lucky winners were randomly selected:
Addressing Food Security in Your Afterschool and Summer Learning Program
Tuesday, 11 July 2017 09:56Food is the one afterschool and summer learning program component necessary for survival. Food security is something we deal with daily.
Meet the New NAA Board Members
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 07:51The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) recently elected and appointed new members to its Board of Directors. The strong slate of candidates was impressive, which was reflected by the large number of members who voted in this election—it was an all-time high for our association! Thank you to our members who took the time to vote.
Get Your Play On!
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 06:25Play is vital for our health and wellbeing—and there's no better place to play than our local parks and recreation facilities! This July, celebrate the power and importance of play with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) during Park and Recreation Month!
30 Years of NAA: The Best is Yet to Come
Tuesday, 06 June 2017 05:58A couple of weeks ago, I set out to do something that I have been putting off for a long time—driving over to Alexandria, Virginia, to go through all of the old NAA files that have been in storage since we moved offices from Boston, Massachusetts, to Washington, D.C., around 2008.
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 10:22When the Robert Bowne Foundation closed its doors on December 31, 2015, it was important to the board and staff members to share the lessons they had learned as a result of their 25 years of work with practitioners, organizations and other funders interested in building the capacity of out-of-school time (OST) programs.
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