As more kids across Kentucky head back to school this week, the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is taking a moment to reflect on this past summer as it comes to a close. The summer of 2021 was … [Read more...] about New research: Despite providing critical services, summer programs continue to remain out of reach for many low-income children and families in Kentucky
New guidance series helps OST field make sense of American Rescue Plan (ARP) terminology
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER funds, the out-of-school time (OST) field has the opportunity to leverage a historic investment in afterschool and summer programs. While the … [Read more...] about New guidance series helps OST field make sense of American Rescue Plan (ARP) terminology
KYOSA Kicks Off Summer Learning Week with a Special Webinar: Serving Kids with Disabilities When School Is Out
Yesterday, the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) kicked off Summer Learning Week with a special webinar: "Serving Kids with Disabilities When School Is Out." During this webinar, we … [Read more...] about KYOSA Kicks Off Summer Learning Week with a Special Webinar: Serving Kids with Disabilities When School Is Out
New Study: Kentucky Parents Praise Summer Learning Programs But, Even Before COVID-19, Programs Were Out of Reach for Many Kentucky Children
Parents Cite Cost as the Greatest Barrier to Participation WASHINGTON, DC — After a year of isolation, learning loss, and trauma for many students, this summer will be especially important for … [Read more...] about New Study: Kentucky Parents Praise Summer Learning Programs But, Even Before COVID-19, Programs Were Out of Reach for Many Kentucky Children
KDE issues new guidance on accelerating student learning during summer and the upcoming school year
On April 12th, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on developing summer learning programs and opportunities during the upcoming school year to accelerate student learning … [Read more...] about KDE issues new guidance on accelerating student learning during summer and the upcoming school year
$30B soon available for afterschool and summer learning!
BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which provides $30.35 billion for afterschool and summer learning programs across the United … [Read more...] about $30B soon available for afterschool and summer learning!
Complete the latest wave of the Afterschool Alliance’s COVID-19 tracking survey and win a $50 gift card!
Lend your voice to continue to raise awareness about the effects of the pandemic on your afterschool and summer learning programs. Afterschool and summer programs continue to face numerous … [Read more...] about Complete the latest wave of the Afterschool Alliance’s COVID-19 tracking survey and win a $50 gift card!
“Out-of-School Time in Kentucky” fact sheet and summary of key findings now available online
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance's (KYOSA's) first edition of Out-of-School Time in Kentucky--a study that provides a pre-pandemic description of Kentucky's out-of-school time (i.e. before/after … [Read more...] about “Out-of-School Time in Kentucky” fact sheet and summary of key findings now available online
KDE’s 2021 Summer Food Service Program seeking sponsors to provide summer meals
News release from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) FRANKFORT, KY – Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer, … [Read more...] about KDE’s 2021 Summer Food Service Program seeking sponsors to provide summer meals
Recent survey finds overwhelming support for public investment in child care
News release from the Prichard Committee LEXINGTON, KY - In a survey of more than 1,400 Kentucky families, more than 45% of respondents indicated that they have had to change job status due to … [Read more...] about Recent survey finds overwhelming support for public investment in child care
Applications for new $25,000 Summer Innovation Fellowship due on February 12th
In response to the severity and enormity of the societal challenges America faces that require entrepreneurial leaders to pursue innovative solutions, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) … [Read more...] about Applications for new $25,000 Summer Innovation Fellowship due on February 12th