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Check out the latest news about NAA and special announcements pertinent to the field of afterschool.

#GirlsAre Athletes

Tuesday, 16 May 2017 06:03

Today, girls in the United States are far less likely than boys to achieve the recommended amounts of physical activity—by age 14, girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. Research shows, however, that girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, lower levels of depression, a more positive body image, and overall higher states of psychological well-being.

New Guide Offers Resources on Best SEL Practices

Tuesday, 16 May 2017 05:56

Emerging best practices in out-of-school-time (OST) are well aligned with the goals of social and emotional learning (SEL), but few SEL programs are designed for OST environments.

Three Years of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Parks and Recreation

Tuesday, 28 March 2017 08:57

In February 2014, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) launched Commit to Health, a campaign devoted to creating healthier out-of-school time (OST) programs in local parks and recreation.

Prevent the Dire Consequences of Eliminating Federal Afterschool Funding

Thursday, 16 March 2017 00:00

Since the election in November we've been hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.

Become a Certified Healthy Out-of-School Time Trainer

Tuesday, 07 February 2017 06:15

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has received a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) School Health Branch to provide technical assistance and training to school districts and school buildings, to support healthy eating and physical activity in out-of-school time (OST) settings.

Creating a Door Out of Poverty Starts with Partnerships

Tuesday, 31 January 2017 07:15

People's lives center around their home. On average, Americans spend two-thirds of their time either indoors or outdoors at home. For kids under age 11, the typical share is nearly three-quarters. And for those without a home, the absence of such a basic need makes everything else more difficult.