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We know that afterschool and out-of-school time programming have a significant impact on kids.

Effective problem solving requires viewing situations from several angles.

Youth development professionals can tell when youth are engaged in a meaningful and challenging activity.

WOW! What an amazing four days at the NAA 2018 Annual Convention in Atlanta! Here are some of the highlights.

I am a millennial Luddite working at a tech startup.

"There is no question that staffing is a key component of quality in out-of-school time (OST) programs," write Suzanne Bouffard and Priscilla M.D. Little in "Promoting Quality through Professional Development."¹

Research shows that students with high attendance in quality summer learning programs gain an advantage in math and reading—but getting kids to sign up for voluntary learning programs isn't easy.

i. Why is it important to teach STEM with hands-on activities?
ii. Why do you think that?
iii. What personal examples do you have of successfully teaching a hands-on activity?

 "Work hard, play hard."

"Living for the weekend."

"Life in the fast lane."

Effective problem solving requires viewing situations from several angles.