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
Gaps in Access to No- or Low-Cost Out-of-School Time Programs in Kentucky Persist
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
ARP funding resources for afterschool and summer learning programs
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
Have your students join the World Drama Club!
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!
Tracking how Kentucky schools are using ARP funds to address learning loss during non-school hours
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
New research: Despite providing critical services, summer programs continue to remain out of reach for many low-income children and families in Kentucky
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!