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Happy #LightsOnAfterschool! 🌟 We're joining afterschool champions worldwide to celebrate how #afterschool programs uplift our communities—today and for the future! Be part of the celebration: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm @afterschool4all.bsky.social

Last call for our #PlanetBOOST contest to support #LightsOnAfterschool! Share your BOOST gear photos TODAY to enter to win free BOOST 2026 registration - learn more here: boostcafe.org/planet-boost/

Afterschool programs are essential. Too many families are missing out. This week, I had the great privilege of sharing the findings from America After 3PM 2025, our fifth edition of data on afterschool supply and demand. Conducted roughly every five years, America After

"The findings from America After 3PM offer a strong reminder of the power of afterschool for youth and families - but show clearly that our nation is far from realizing its potential." #AA3PM @afterschool4all.bsky.social www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...

We are excited to announce our 2026 #boostconference #OSTIAward winner, @afterschool4all.bsky.social! We celebrate Jodi Grant & the entire Afterschool Alliance team with our Champion Award for their tireless efforts & advocacy for afterschool programs nationwide. www.boostconference.org/osti-awards

Heads up! We have an upcoming due date of Oct 31 for 2026 #boostconference discounted Early-Bird registration for your team, workshop proposals & podcast lounge applications. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the conversation at BOOST; register & submit your proposal today! boostconference.org

The countdown to #LightsOnAfterschool is on! Join us to celebrate amazing afterschool programs and dedicated staff across the country on Oct 23. Show your support- send a free BOOST e-card and help shine a light on the power of afterschool! 💡@afterschool4all.bsky.social boostcafe.org/community/e-...

*FREE virtual staff training* boostcafe.org/online-learn... Join us for "Uncover Your Purpose: Discovering and Defining Your Why." on October 24 at 10AM PT to uncover the core of your motivation & dive deep into your values, passions, and aspirations. Learn more and register today!

🚨 FREE Online Training Alert! Register: boostcafe.org/online-learn...
Join us Sept 26 @ 10AM PT for "Coaching Through Chaos: Helping Staff Navigate in Uncertain Times" with !mpact Players to learn 5 strategies to lead your team through change, fear & uncertainty. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

TEAMBOOST Gratitude - In celebration of #WorldGratitudeDay on September 21st, we are expressing our deepest GRATITUDE to our entire team for the love, knowledge, and passion they share with our team members and the field. boostcafe.org/teamboost-gr... #BOOSTCafe

✨ Get ready to roll up your sleeves! At the #boostconference, educators don’t just listen — they DO. From interactive workshops to real-time simulations, experience hands-on learning that transforms theory into practice. #TeacherConference #ProfessionalDevelopment boostconference.org

We're seeking dynamic workshops that showcase emerging trends, cutting-edge research & promising practices to elevate youth programs. Join us at the 2026 #boostconference, happening April 28–May 1, and share your expertise with the field. Submit your RFP! boostconference.org/rfp

Let the BOOST Leadership Team planning begin! We're at our first meeting for 2026 and super excited to kick off another amazing #boostconference year! 💕🌴

Planning for the 2026 #boostconference is in full swing, and we can’t wait to connect, learn, and grow together in Palm Springs! 🌴📚

🗓️ April 28–May 1, 2026
🐦 Early-Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!

Lock in discounted rates for your team today 👉 www.boostconference.org/registration

#BOOSTers are all smiles going into the weekend! 😄 #boostconference #saycheese

These #PlanetBOOST photo submissions are so much fun! Grab your BOOST gear & share a photo on Instagram using #PlanetBOOST to enter to win FREE 2026 #boostconference Standard Registration in celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool in October! Learn more: boostcafe.org/planet-boost/

Check out Haley's #boostconference tote bag! Share your BOOST tees, tote bags & other BOOST gear photos with hashtag #PlanetBOOST on Instagram before Oct 23 to enter to win free BOOST 2026 Standard Registration for #LightsOnAfterschool in October! boostcafe.org/planet-boost/

BOOST 2026 Pre-Conference Academies

BOOST 2026 Pre-Conference Academies have been announced! From summer learning to navigating grants & creating inclusive environments, take your learning to the next level with these comprehensive, in-depth educational opportunities. Learn more: www.boostconference.org/preconference #boostconference

FREE Training Alert! Join us for a #BOOSTCafe Orientation on Friday, August 1, to discover how you can access free program resources, explore career opportunities, find funding, connect with fellow educators, and more! Register your team today: boostcafe.org/online-learn...

$1.8M awarded to middle school out-of-school time programs The New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance are pleased to announce the 2025 Aim High grant recipients. Now in its ninth year, the Aim High grant has provided a total of $13.35 million

$1.8M awarded to middle school out-of-school time programs! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools... @afterschool4all.bsky.social @newyorklife.bsky.social

Help shape the conversation at the 2026 #boostconference! We are accepting creative, diverse workshop proposals that highlight the latest innovative ideas & educational trends, research, promising practices, and high-quality programming for the field. Submit your RFP: www.boostconference.org/rfp

Share how much funding for after school programs means to you and the youth and families in your community with our free ecard! We've got over 60 FREE ecards you can send to your colleagues, friends, and family on #BOOSTCafe. #AfterschoolWorks boostcafe.org/community/e-...

The Senate Passed a Federal Voucher Program. What's in It? The measure would create a national program funding private school tuition through tax credits, though states would have to opt in.

Public dollars belong in public schools. Period.

10,000 afterschool & summer programs may not open this year because the federal government is withholding states’ 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding. Contact your Governor, Congress reps & Attorney General today! @afterschool4all.bsky.social win.newmode.net/afterschoola...

*Last Call!* TODAY is your last chance to secure the Super Early-Bird rate for the 2026 #boostconference! Don’t miss this opportunity to register your team for the largest gathering of in and out-of-school time educators, April 28–May 1, in Palm Springs. www.boostconference.org/registration

Immerse yourself in a space for educators, designed for learning, growth & positive transformation at the 2026 #boostconference! Don’t miss out—our Super Early-Bird registration is open now through 6/30. Lock in the lowest rate and sign your team up today! boostconference.org/registration

🎬 Exciting news! The 2026 #boostconference film lineup for the #BOOSTFilmFestival is here. We're thrilled to showcase six powerful and thought-provoking films in partnership with GOOD DOCS. Explore the stories we're bringing to the screen: www.boostconference.org/film-fest

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind – but budget cuts could lead to widespread program closures, leaving 1.4 million youth without a place to go after school. Take action! AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org @afterschool4all.bsky.social

Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development After school and summer programs can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, but face access, funding and workforce challenges.

"The field has evolved, the funding has increased, and things have formalized in terms of quality and experiences that participants have access to, but it’s still not meeting the demand,” – Deborah Moroney, @airinforms.bsky.social on the state of OST in the U.S. bit.ly/4dXo2Xf

"BOOST is a dynamic refilling of the well so all of us in the field of youth development can go out and make the world better for children for another year. I always love to come and be a part of the BOOST family." Register today for 2026! #boostconference boostconference.org

Our global Ambassadors are truly amazing! They are truly passionate about supporting educators, serving the youth in their communities & making a difference in the field. Does this sound like you? Join the BOOST Ambassador team and create change with us: bit.ly/AmbassadorTe...