The Indiana Afterschool Network has awarded more than $3 million in grants to 160 out-of-school time programs across Indiana since October 2025 through the IAN Literacy Playbook, helping organizations ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee of experts to conduct a consensus study on learning and development of youth in out-of-school time (OST) ...

Out-of-school time (OST) programs have received a lot of attention over the past few years as districts across the country continue to address the lingering effects of pandemic-related school closures ...

To the Editor: As both a parent and a professional in the out-of-school time (OST) field, I want to emphasize how vital these programs are for our children, families, and communities. OST programs — ...

Big Thought and the NBA Foundation empower youth through out-of-school time programs, arts and mentorship that center young voices. Alyssa Squires, for NBA.com A young musician plays the guitar and ...