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What's our role as leaders in elevating the field of afterschool as a profession, making it a profession that people acknowledge as important and want to be a part of?

Our screen-obsessed, competitive society makes it harder than ever to develop happy, thriving young people. But there are tried-and-true methods that can help.

This past summer, NAA's Executive member webinar series SEL for Kids Starts with the Adults dove into the reports that support SEL in afterschool, offered tips for choosing SEL curriculum, and guided leaders in how to assess their own emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) and determine next steps to grow.

"I'm hot."

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a familiar concept in out-of-school-time (OST) settings.

Many in youth development are committed to the idea of equity, yet lack the skills to put it into practice.

"I never saw this for myself."

When I looked at the 2020 keynote speakers lineup for NAA Convention, the theme took on a much deeper meaning for me.

When I looked at the 2020 keynote speakers lineup for NAA Convention, the theme took on a much deeper meaning for me.

The Saucony Run for Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.