Afterschool Professionals have a lot going on, and we want to help! One way we know how to help is by coming up with activities. And so, welcome to The Launchpad, a quarterly curation of curriculum perfect for afterschool programs. These activities will vary by content areas, lengths, difficulties, and ages. If find out when… Read more »
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Head to Heart #5: Positive Door Greetings
What if I told you that a 5 second interaction with a child can boost the morale of your students and help that child be more successful in your program? What if those 5 seconds were as easy as giving a friendly greeting to every child as they walked through the door to your program?… Read more »
The Launchpad #1
Afterschool Professionals have a lot going on, and we want to help! One way we know how to help is by coming up with activities. And so, welcome to The Launchpad, a quarterly curation of curriculum perfect for afterschool programs. These activities will vary by content areas, lengths, difficulties, and ages. If find out when… Read more »
This is Unacceptable: Vermont Afterschool Statement on Afterschool Federal Funding Freeze
Recent news of the Trump Administration withholding $6.8 billion in FY25 federal education funding, including $1.4 billion intended for before- and afterschool programs through Title IV Part B, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), is unacceptable. Communities across Vermont know that afterschool and summer programs are providing invaluable learning opportunities for young people… Read more »
“An Oasis From Home”
I have attended third space programs for as long as I can remember. From the age of 5 to 12, I participated in LA’s Best, a program that caters to under-resourced schools by providing free enrichment opportunities during the academic year and summer, ensuring that youth are active and engaged. During my time in this… Read more »
Vermont State Youth Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
A group of 28 newly appointed young leaders from across the state met this week to convene the first meeting of the Vermont State Youth Council. The full-day session, held at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, brought together a diverse group of youth across ages, grades, genders, lived experiences, policy interests, and other characteristics.… Read more »
