Need for afterschool programs exceeds availability as rising costs present a major obstacle
A recent study revealed that the availability of after-school programs isn’t matching parents’ growing demand, putting schools and students in a tough spot. Advocates and officials argue that resolving this issue calls for a community-wide response. The Afterschool Alliance found that around 30 million parents across the nation seek after-school programs for their children, yet […]
Court directs Oakland schools to permit Christian after-school program access
Federal Court Rules on After-School Programs in Oakland A federal judge has ruled that the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) must provide equal access to facilities for Christian after-school programs, after the district had reportedly denied space to these groups. This ruling stemmed from a case involving Norcal, Inc., which manages Good News Clubs, a […]
Many new, free after-school sites will be available for NYC children this fall, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
New Free After-School Programs Announced for City Kids Mayor Eric Adams revealed on Tuesday that numerous sites will soon provide free after-school programs for children in the city. This initiative includes 40 new locations, backed by a significant $331 million investment in Universal after-school services that was negotiated during this spring’s budget talks. “Now, children […]
Trump reverses stance on after-school funding following bipartisan support
After a rare bipartisan response, stakeholders and lawmakers are expressing relief following the Trump administration’s decision to lift a $6 billion suspension on federal funding for after-school and summer programs. There was significant uncertainty among advocates and states since President Trump neglected to fund adult education and English programs on the usual July 1 schedule. […]
After-school update: Recent Trump funding halt affects summer classes during the term
This week, the Trump administration enacted a significant freeze, halting over $6 billion in funding for summer programming and after-school activities. As a result, schools and organizations nationwide are advising parents to explore other options for their children, as many activities may be canceled if the funds aren’t released soon. Legal challenges may take time, […]
Three 16-year-old girls arrested for a brutal after-school attack on a 15-year-old girl in a New York City subway station.
Teen Attack in Queens Subway Station Last week, in a Queens metro station, three 16-year-old girls were involved in an incident where they assaulted a 15-year-old girl, as recounted by prosecutors and other sources. The victim, a sophomore at William Cullen Bryant High School, was making her way to the 46th Avenue M and R […]
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs | Denmark
Denmark is a government committee recommendation that found that children under the age of 13 should not carry their own smartphones or tablets, banning mobile phones at schools and after-school clubs. The government said it would change existing laws and enforce everything. folkeskole – Comprehensive primary school and lower secondary school – Without a phone […]
After-School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Girls in NYC
According to a new lawsuit, an after-school program teacher, obsessed with left-wing vampires, is accused of abusing two young girls for many years at a New York harem school and filming child sex abuse material. It has been reported in New York Post. “Miles McNeill, 26, an online alter ego, is an after-school program teacher […]
Mom sues NYC after teen baller drowns on after-school outing: ‘My son is dead, and nobody has answers’
The mother of a 13-year-old high school basketball player who drowned in the East River while attending an after-school football game has filed a lawsuit alleging the city failed to supervise her son. According to the lawsuit, Laquana Badger Godfrey, mother of tragically deceased Kavion Brown Godfrey, claims that her son drowned in October due […]
Christian group sues Hawaii’s education department for blocking its after-school club from public schools
A Christian club organization filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Hawaii State Department of Education, alleging that education officials have interfered with the operation of after-school clubs in several public school districts. In 2022 and 2023, Hawaii Children's Evangelism Fellowship sought to enroll Good News Clubs in several schools across the state. The group said […]