Afterschool and summer programs play an essential role in our country’s efforts to reopen and rebuild in partnership with youth, families, and the community because they: provide safe, developmentally rich settings for learning and development; are seen as trusted partners by families and communities; and have connections to other supports and services that schools and families need.

By American Institutes for Research.

The playbook is designed to help educators, providers, and advocates communicate about the value of OST programs. It can also inform the design of programs and policies that make high-quality OST opportunities equitably accessible to all children.

By Learning Heroes.

Supported by:
The Wallace Foundation

Early findings and lessons from 38 sites working to implement social and emotional learning support for students across schools and out-of-school-time programs.

By The Wallace Foundation.

Supported by:
The Wallace Foundation

Report by AIR on S.D. Bechtel Jr. FOundation’s $126 million Character Initiative.

By American Institutes for Research (AIR).

Supported by:
S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation

Looking Inside and Across 33 leading SEL Programs: A Practical Resource for Schools and OST Providers

Updated and expanded guide to evidence-based SEL programs with information on 33 pre-K through elementary school programs, encompassing curricular content and program highlights. Practitioners from schools, early childhood education providers and out-of-school time can use this resource to look “inside and across” programs to better understand program content and assess program fit with their district or community needs.

By the Wallace Foundation.