Partner Highlights
NAA - National Afterschool Association
Since 1987, the National AfterSchool Association has championed the dedicated professionals who make a difference in young people’s lives every day.
As you head into a new program year, now is the perfect time to join or renew your NAA membership and connect with the tools, resources, and network that support your growth and strengthen our field.
As a member, you’ll receive:
- An All-Access Pass to Professional Resources: On-demand tools and templates to support your everyday work and long-term goals
- A Subscription to Industry-Leading Publications: Including our weekly OST enews, product and resources catalogs, and biannual AfterSchool Today magazine
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: From virtual conversations and interest-area meetups at Convention to a forthcoming mentorship program
- Job-Enhancing Benefits: Early-bird event registration, member-exclusive webinars, and access to initiatives focused on job quality and sustainability in OST
Click here to hear from NAA’s CEO, Gina Warner, to learn more about the special benefits of membership, along with an exciting exclusive NAA announcement!
Do you want to:
- learn, grow professionally, and
- expand your connections and circle of influence?
- contribute more broadly to the OST field?
- support a thriving OST workforce because you believe in the power of afterschool?
Then NAA Membership is for you! Click here to learn how to become a Member of the National Afterschool Association.
NAA in the Spotlight: Gina Warner & Ben Trentleman Speak Out on Workforce, Policy, and Funding Gaps
We’re proud to see leaders from the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) featured in a recent article from TIME spotlighting how families across the country are struggling to find after-school and out-of-school time (OST) programs. Their voices are helping raise awareness and pushing for action.
Why Afterschool Deserves a Farm Aid Moment
As I watched Farm Aid this weekend, board member Dave Matthews gave a shout-out to afterschool programs, and the power of advocacy struck me like never before. For nearly 40 years, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and now Dave Matthews and other artists have raised their voices to protect and support family farmers. They remind us that farming isn’t just an occupation, it’s a calling, a community anchor, and a way of life worth preserving. Their fight for fair treatment, sustainable livelihoods, and recognition mirrors another cause close to our hearts: improving job quality for the out-of-school time (OST) workforce.
National Summer Learning Week
NSLA’s National Summer Learning Week is a nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months. Held annually in July, this week shines a spotlight on the vital role high-quality summer programs play in supporting student success and closing the opportunity gap. Summer Learning Week brings together summer programs, educators, community leaders, and policymakers to help communities raise awareness about the importance of summer learning and celebrate the programs making a difference. See below to discover helpful resources to celebrate your summer program! Summer Learning Week Themes: Literacy &Learning Arts Wellness, Health, & Sports STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Community & Leadership
Family Resources
NSLA and our partners have also created a Family Resource Guide with additional tips, insights and resources.
