The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. Summer slides have their place alongside the swimming pool, ...

From free meals to 5K events and childcare, Community Education summer programs keep kids learning, active and supported ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly half of all children in the United States lack access to summer learning opportunities, with rising costs serving as a primary barrier for families, according to a Gallup poll ...

As summer approaches, many parents worry about “summer slide,” a term used to describe the learning loss that can occur when children are out of school for an extended period. Research from ...