Did you know that more than half of U.S. students experience summer learning losses—five years in a row? According to a study published in American Educational Research Journal , these students lose an average of 39 percent of their total school year gains during each summer! Summers are a formative time in a child’s development,… Read more »
At this year’s Rising Stars Luncheon, students shared stories about how ASAS helped them develop leadership skills and find a sense of purpose. Read more »
Success extends beyond the classroom, and that’s why After-School All-Stars develops programs that strive to inspire long-term career planning, ensure financial literacy, increase student graduation rates, and provide guidance for enrolling in college and/or career training programs. Read more »
Our free, year-round programs strive to provide positive mentorship and foster healthy habits in safe environments where students feel heard, valued, and supported. Read more »
We’re excited (and humbled) to share some wonderful news with the After-School All-Stars community—all of you who have helped to support and champion our mission over the years. The 10th annual Westime Charity Night presented by Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Simonian raised $7 million for After-School All-Stars! Every dollar invested in our work makes a… Read more »
February is Youth Leadership Month, and we’re thrilled to feature an outstanding All-Star who has discovered her passion through community service and advocacy. Meet Aurie-Anne, a ninth-grade student whose achievements at ASAS South Florida have earned her a prestigious role as one of only ten Youth Ambassadors for the Afterschool Alliance! Leadership responsibilities are nothing… Read more »
Thanks to a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), our Rising Stars program is connecting hundreds of students across the country with year-round mentors. Now entering its third year, Rising Stars has been introduced to 28 metropolitan communities across ten ASAS chapters where at-risk youth are struggling with multiple risk… Read more »
Candice is the President and Founder of EYL 365 Project and wants to encourage students to “think beyond their four corners” and to encourage career exploration and foster self-expression among students. Read more »
From attending her ASAS program at Stuart-Hobson, Tarnara hopes her students will gain the value of trying new things. Read more »
On October 26, After-School All-Stars DC celebrated Lights on Afterschool, the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their importance in the lives of children. Read more »
