News
Check out the latest news about NAA and special announcements pertinent to the field of afterschool.
The Key to Staff Retention? Building Relationships.
Friday, 18 February 2022 14:30A recent study, The Great Resignation Research Report, examines critical themes that have led to employees leaving their jobs at an all-time high. Wages may come top of mind, especially in our afterschool field, where we acknowledge that afterschool workers deserve to –but often don’t–earn a thriving wage. However, what's driving workers to quit goes beyond that. The PlanBeyond research concludes work environments and supervisors that make people feel appreciated, involve collaboration, and encourage people to show up as their authentic selves, making employees want to stay.
We ❤️ Afterschool!
Thursday, 10 February 2022 09:20Afterschool programs (and the professionals who run them) provide valuable opportunities and experiences, build skills and relationships, support kids, families, and communities.
NAA22 Thriving Workforce Invite-Only Sessions
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 06:30Individual OST professionals positively impact young people and families every day. Together, through the power of OST, all of us are making a collective impact on communities across the nation.
Solutions for Staffing Challenges
Thursday, 03 February 2022 07:54While the OST field has seen a considerable investment of funds become available for afterschool programs to serve more young people and get them the support they need, one significant challenge remains, staffing. Organizations across the country continue to struggle with recruitment and retention of the skilled professionals necessary to run high-quality programs.
Presenting the 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders!
Thursday, 03 February 2022 07:51Drum roll, please!
Presenting NAA’s 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders. The class of 2022 includes 20 young professionals selected for their influence on the programs, organizations, and communities they work with—and in turn, the broader field of afterschool.
Equity and Inclusion at NAA22 Convention
Friday, 28 January 2022 15:21NAA22 Convention is a time to come together in unity, with our community (safely, of course).
Reunited and It Feels So Good!
Sunday, 23 January 2022 13:12In 1993, Tameyer Evans was a sixth-grader at Coan Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Voices from the Field: Zakir McKenzie Parpia on Job Quality in the OST Field
Friday, 14 January 2022 15:06How we think about job quality can directly impact staff retention and workforce development. To explore the idea of job quality and what it means for our field, we interviewed folks from across the country. Next in our series is Zakir McKenzie Parpia, Director of Programs with NAA's State Affiliate, California School-Age Consortium.
Voices from the Field: Sheneika Simmons on Job Quality in the OST Field
Friday, 07 January 2022 17:16How we think about job quality can have a direct impact on staff retention and workforce development. To explore the idea of job quality and what it means for our field we interviewed folks from across the country. First up in our series is Sheneika Simmons, Program Coordinator with the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs.
Word on the Street (Or In the Hallways)
Friday, 07 January 2022 13:10The NAA Convention is all about the participants and their experience.
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