It’s a new school year, and the afterschool world is excited to support young people and their families as schools and afterschool programs restart in-person learning experiences. While we are well aware of the many ongoing challenges, from staffing shortages to implementing protocols to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy, we are working our hardest to give programs exceptional training support.

Despite the tumult caused by the pandemic, ExpandED and Every Hour Counts marked a successful year supporting afterschool educators around the country in their efforts to advance middle schoolers' social and emotional development, a recent evaluation indicates.

While school may not typically be kids' favorite place to spend their summer break, Summer Rising offers a welcome relief to the monotony and isolation caused by the pandemic.