Parents value after-school programs, but demand far exceeds available capacity, particularly among low- and middle-income families, a new report finds. Families want after-school programming for about ...

Helping students catch up academically after prolonged pandemic school closures and disruptions is no small feat. Students across the country—regardless of age, location, and socioeconomic ...

"I like building stuff," said 11-year-old Isabella Martinez, describing the appeal of her science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after-school program, Girlstart. "In school we don't really ...

An after school program isn’t just advantageous for children; for some, they’re crucial. They improve homework completion, encourage good behavior in the classroom, and provide a productive outlet ...

1. Students practice soccer in an after-school program run by America Scores Cleveland. Credit: Grace McConnell for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for ...

For a kid in 1970s America, the hours between the final school bell and ...

After a long school day, a snack can help fuel kids with the energy they need to power through extracurricular activities and homework. However, most of the snacks American children consume are high ...

Children’s After School Achievement (CASA) is a community after-school program of Hope College that promotes educational achievement among underrepresented children. By way of intentional ...

Coordinating work and school schedules can be stressful, but many school districts, organizations, and community groups are offering before- and after-school care for students. Some of the programs ...