By Tom Haggard, Director, Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance As vaccine-laden trucks roll across the United States, it is impossible to miss the vital role that afterschool and summer learning … [Read more...] about Afterschool programs: A critical tool to rebuild from COVID-19
COVID-19 relief bill includes funds for out-of-school programs
On December 21, 2020, the Senate passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. While the final COVID-19 relief package provides opportunities for out-of-school time (OST) programs similar to those … [Read more...] about COVID-19 relief bill includes funds for out-of-school programs
KYOSA Data Explorer highlights racial disparities in access to out-of-school programs across Kentucky
Maps and data can provide quantitative confirmation of anecdotal stories of racial disparities many know to exist and can help guide policymakers when it comes to designing policies that will ensure … [Read more...] about KYOSA Data Explorer highlights racial disparities in access to out-of-school programs across Kentucky
Grants for middle school out-of-school programs
The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. In total, $1.35 million in grants will be awarded … [Read more...] about Grants for middle school out-of-school programs
Cost of Kentucky’s Out-of-School Time Programs Unaffordable for Most Working Families, New Data Mapping Tool Reveals
Despite demand soaring to an all-time high this past year, a new data mapping tool created by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) and PolicyMap, reveals that most out-of-school time (OST) … [Read more...] about Cost of Kentucky’s Out-of-School Time Programs Unaffordable for Most Working Families, New Data Mapping Tool Reveals
KYOSA Launching New Program Spotlight Series
Given the possibility that the federal government could soon approve another COVID-19 relief package, KYOSA is gearing up to make the case at the state level for directing some of the bill's education … [Read more...] about KYOSA Launching New Program Spotlight Series
Kentucky Youth Advocates Releases 2021 State Policy Priorities, “Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children”
During their Virtual Advocate Forum last week, Kentucky Youth Advocates released their 2021 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children state policy priorities, which seeks to address issues around child … [Read more...] about Kentucky Youth Advocates Releases 2021 State Policy Priorities, “Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children”