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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

Over 500 Kentucky out-of-school time professionals gathered on February 8 and 9, 2022 for the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance's fist ever virtual conference - A Healthy Kickoff to Summer Learning. … [Read more...] about First Ever Virtual Conference A Big Success

“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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS AMANDA BARNETT AMONG ITS2021 NEXT GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2021 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the … [Read more...] about Kentucky OST Professional Honored By NAA