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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

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

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

The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is proud to be joining our friends at the Afterschool Alliance and thousands of afterschool and summer programs in the largest nationwide showcase of OST … [Read more...] about Let’s Shine a Spotlight on Afterschool

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!

With demand for well-trained STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workers expected to skyrocket, and women and people of color grossly underrepresented in STEM professions, afterschool … [Read more...] about Growing Number of Kentucky Parents Recognize Value of STEM Learning in Afterschool

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

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

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

This summer will be one for the books. As states begin to lift statewide coronavirus-related restrictions and vaccinations continue to roll out, the public is hopeful for a return to normal in the … [Read more...] about Your Voice Matters