Professional Development
NAA publishes fresh, new content every week covering a wide variety of topics related to the field of aftershool. Be sure to check in regularly.
Supporting Children and Parents Affected by the Trauma of Separation
Monday, 30 July 2018 16:33More than 2,300 children have recently suffered the traumatic experience of being forcibly separated from their parents at the United States border.
Decoding STEM/STEAM: New Report Released
Tuesday, 24 July 2018 10:33The Toy Association, NAA Corporate Advisory Board member and co-partner in the new Play Ambassador program, has released Decoding STEM/STEAM.
Tools for Adapting SEL Programs to Your Environment
Tuesday, 17 July 2018 10:20Emerging 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.
Survey of Afterschool Programs Suggests Most Offer Fruit and Vegetables Daily
Tuesday, 17 July 2018 10:16It's no secret: Kids could use more fruits and vegetables in their diets overall.
5 Ways to Spark STEM Interest in Girls
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 10:01The loss of interest and engagement in STEM programs and careers for girls is well documented. And while women make up half of the workforce, only 29 percent participate in STEM careers, with even lower numbers in computer science. Karen Peterson, CEO of National Girls Collaborative Project, shares her thoughts.
Managing Stress: A Proven Key to Success
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 09:31The ability to identify and manage stress is key to succeeding in any leadership position.
Support Kids Less Than Queso? Don’t Think So.
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 09:26Part of my job at NAA is to communicate the importance of quality.
Afterschool and Summer Learning
Friday, 29 June 2018 10:49The National League of Cities has announced a new set of tools to promote afterschool and summer learning.
Play and Exploration
Friday, 29 June 2018 10:23Q&A with Jay Flores, Global STEM Ambassador, Rockwell Automation
The Softer Side of Joy
Thursday, 21 June 2018 16:31You've heard of mindfulness, but do you know how deep and far it resonates? Join The Leadership Program's resident expert, Matt Flynt, on this exploration of one of the most powerful and complex human emotions—joy—and how mindfulness plays a bigger part than you might even realize.
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