Stephanie Barker

With the cost of child care, like everything else, soaring to new heights over the last couple years, families across Kentucky are struggling to afford child care. But, just because a child is old … [Read more...] about Child Care Assistance Program FAQs for families with school-age children

The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is excited to soon start recruitment for our inaugural 2022-2023 ambassador class. The goal of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program is to empower … [Read more...] about KYOSA launches new Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors program

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories of interest to the OST community, assembled by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), that have appeared in national and local media … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: May 2022

Last month, KYOSA staff, along with other out-of-school time (OST) leaders, funders, and stakeholders from across the country, met together at the 2022 National Afterschool Association (NAA) … [Read more...] about Creating a thriving workforce is top priority for OST leaders in 2022

The “Monthly Media Roundup” is a curated list of news stories related to OST in Kentucky, assembled by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), that have appeared in area media outlets over the … [Read more...] about Monthly Media Roundup: April 2022

“COVID-19 has put stress on an already stressed programming system. I feel like this has put a spotlight on the need for our programs and the staffing issue” one survey respondent reports in … [Read more...] about Staffing takes top spot as primary challenge for Kentucky’s afterschool program providers in new survey

Out-of-school time (OST) program fees have long been a major barrier to low- and moderate-income families in Kentucky. Now, soaring costs as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic combined with few … [Read more...] about Soaring OST program costs due to COVID-19 could limit access to students and families most in need this summer

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), which provides over $2 billion in federal funding to state and local education agencies in Kentucky for afterschool, summer, and learning recovery programming … [Read more...] about Gaps in Access to No- or Low-Cost Out-of-School Time Programs in Kentucky Persist

Using ARP funds to provide afterschool and summer supports for students Access resources from the Afterschool Alliance to help your efforts to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being … [Read more...] about ARP funding resources for afterschool and summer learning programs

Join the World Drama Club, and get a front row seat to the most exciting theatre content! The World Drama Club is brought to you by the Educational Theatre Association, home of the International … [Read more...] about Have your students join the World Drama Club!

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund was authorized bySection 18003 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide emergency aid to states to … [Read more...] about Tracking how Kentucky schools are using ARP funds to address learning loss during non-school hours