https://www.edweek.org/after-school-programs After School Programs en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good Gen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom talks about overcoming the challenges new teachers face. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good https://www.edweek.org/leadership/great-lifelong-habits-how-this-district-is-keeping-young-kids-off-screens/2026/01 Can a massive expansion of extracurricular activities help build social-emotional skills in early grades? Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/great-lifelong-habits-how-this-district-is-keeping-young-kids-off-screens/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 Spokane's leaders are pushing extracurriculars to help students strengthen in-person social skills. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/parents-want-after-school-programs-but-demand-far-outpaces-supply/2025/10 Parents value the programs, but low- and middle-income families especially struggle to secure places. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:03:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/parents-want-after-school-programs-but-demand-far-outpaces-supply/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-releases-1-4-billion-he-withheld-from-after-school-programs/2025/07 More than $5 billion for education remains frozen. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:19:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-releases-1-4-billion-he-withheld-from-after-school-programs/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/tutoring-after-school-and-other-student-services-at-risk-as-trump-cuts-americorps/2025/06 Deep cuts to programs across the federal government have left students without programming they'd come to count on. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:24:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/tutoring-after-school-and-other-student-services-at-risk-as-trump-cuts-americorps/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-uses-sports-to-teach-sel-and-build-better-teammates/2025/03 A California district turned to sports to help students build connections with each other and their school. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:25:27 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-uses-sports-to-teach-sel-and-build-better-teammates/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being. Fri, 17 May 2024 17:45:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent some of their federal COVID relief funds on after-school or summer learning. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:02:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-districts-can-keep-after-school-and-summer-learning-alive-after-esser-dries-up/2023/12 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 New federal data show most schools offer extended-time academic programs, but small percentages of students use them. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:00:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent part of their federal COVID relief funds on afterschool or summer learning. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:27:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09 On Capitol Hill, superintendents pointed to big wins fueled by federal relief aid, from extended learning time to mental health support. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:32:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/district-leaders-want-more-time-to-spend-esser-funds-and-more-money-too/2023/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-high-school-students-are-making-stem-education-accessible-for-younger-kids/2023/07 Team STEAM is a program where high school students help elementary students develop STEM skills. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:39:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-high-school-students-are-making-stem-education-accessible-for-younger-kids/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 After-school programs offer flexibility and time for hands-on learning to explore careers. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:53:55 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-3-after-school-programs-are-doing-to-prepare-kids-for-the-future-of-work/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-after-school-programs-can-support-students-academic-and-social-emotional-needs/2023/06 Two experts discuss the role of after-school programming in developing students' academic and social skills. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:16:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-after-school-programs-can-support-students-academic-and-social-emotional-needs/2023/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-key-challenges-after-school-programs-are-facing-in-charts/2023/05 After-school programs are a key academic recovery strategy for districts, but they can't enroll all the students who need them. Wed, 17 May 2023 20:25:30 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-key-challenges-after-school-programs-are-facing-in-charts/2023/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-used-esser-funds-for-after-school-programs-what-happens-when-the-money-runs-out/2023/04 Partnerships and blending other funding streams together are two ways to sustain after-school programs, experts say. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:22:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-used-esser-funds-for-after-school-programs-what-happens-when-the-money-runs-out/2023/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/after-school-programs-cant-enroll-as-many-students-as-before-pandemic-survey-says/2023/03 More than half of the country’s after-school programs have waitlists, according to a new survey. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:03:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/after-school-programs-cant-enroll-as-many-students-as-before-pandemic-survey-says/2023/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-schools-mentorship-program-paid-off-big-in-academic-gains/2023/02 A high school mentoring program led to a huge drop in the number of failing grades among freshmen. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:01:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-schools-mentorship-program-paid-off-big-in-academic-gains/2023/02 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-lesson-in-eggonomics-the-story-of-soaring-prices-and-industrious-high-schoolers/2023/02 California agriculture students are undercutting grocery store egg prices—and learning big lessons in the process. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:44:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-lesson-in-eggonomics-the-story-of-soaring-prices-and-industrious-high-schoolers/2023/02 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-districts-should-spend-federal-school-safety-money/2022/10 Districts should focus on the mental health needs of students, according to a Center for American Progress report. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:25:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-districts-should-spend-federal-school-safety-money/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/federal-initiative-leverages-covid-aid-to-expand-after-school-summer-learning/2022/07 The Education Department's Engage Every Student effort includes partnerships with civic organizations and professional groups. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:05:49 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/federal-initiative-leverages-covid-aid-to-expand-after-school-summer-learning/2022/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/after-school-programs-face-perfect-storm-of-staffing-and-funding-problems-survey-finds/2022/07 Staffing shortages come at a critical time, as schools are looking for more assistance helping students recover academically. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:23:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/after-school-programs-face-perfect-storm-of-staffing-and-funding-problems-survey-finds/2022/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/academics-or-fun-principals-after-school-providers-differ-on-priorities/2022/06 Principals are twice as likely as after-school program providers to say academics should be the top priority. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:02:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/academics-or-fun-principals-after-school-providers-differ-on-priorities/2022/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/in-model-un-students-study-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-and-reckon-with-the-cost-of-war/2022/03 Teacher advisers say that in recent weeks, Model UN groups have provided a space to talk about the ongoing crisis. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:24:36 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/in-model-un-students-study-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-and-reckon-with-the-cost-of-war/2022/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/afterschool-programs-are-low-on-staff-leaving-students-unsupervised-and-underserved/2022/03 Programs for students after the school day ends are shutting down or consolidating as the widespread K-12 staff shortage crisis continues. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:15:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/afterschool-programs-are-low-on-staff-leaving-students-unsupervised-and-underserved/2022/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/1619-freedom-school-literacy-program-tackles-racial-opportunity-gaps/2021/09 The 1619 Freedom School, led by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, will make its curriculum a free online resource in 2022. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:27:33 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/1619-freedom-school-literacy-program-tackles-racial-opportunity-gaps/2021/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/new-players-fill-child-care-gap-as-schools-go-remote/2020/08 As school districts move to remote instruction for the fall, day-care providers, dance studios, and after-school programs step in to fill school-day child-care gaps. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:27:28 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/new-players-fill-child-care-gap-as-schools-go-remote/2020/08 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/08 A collection of stories you may have missed. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:52:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/covid-19-has-left-thousands-of-after-school-programs-in-jeopardy/2020/07 Six in 10 programs worry they will have to shut down permanently, a survey finds—and that was before so many districts announced fall remote-learning plans. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:30:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/covid-19-has-left-thousands-of-after-school-programs-in-jeopardy/2020/07