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
Research & Policy
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
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
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”
America After 3 PM Survey Reveals High Parent Satisfaction But Huge Unmet Demand for Afterschool in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, DC — Many more Kentucky parents want afterschool programs for theirchildren than are able to access them, according to a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and … [Read more...] about America After 3 PM Survey Reveals High Parent Satisfaction But Huge Unmet Demand for Afterschool in Kentucky
New Partnership Allows KYOSA to Map Gaps in Tech Access Among Households Across Kentucky
In February 2020, KYOSA was awarded a $10,000 Data Project Grant, sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Mott Foundation, in order to help the network build the … [Read more...] about New Partnership Allows KYOSA to Map Gaps in Tech Access Among Households Across Kentucky
Amid coronavirus crisis, summer learning is more essential than ever for students
When and how students learn has taken on new meaning since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our communities. The shift to remote learning was so swift that many school districts are still working to address … [Read more...] about Amid coronavirus crisis, summer learning is more essential than ever for students
STEM System Challenge Grant Awarded to the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
STEM Next has awarded $60,000 to KYOSA to support STEM system building across the state. Project objectives include: Increase the number and range of partners engaged in the system building … [Read more...] about STEM System Challenge Grant Awarded to the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance