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Afterschool Programs Promoting Health & Wellness

Today, afterschool programs serve more than 10 million children and have become safe, sophisticated, and quality educational environments that students and parents can count on. The multitude of...

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Making Summer Count

Every kid looks forward to summer, but it is often during this time away from school that students lose some of the knowledge and skills that they had gained the previous year. The type and affect of...

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Engaging Youth in Afterschool

Afterschool programs provide children with a safe place to explore their interests, socialize, receive academic support, and develop skills. It has been proven that afterschool programs show positive...

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6 Super Summer Learning Activities

This summer, thousands of children will enroll in summer learning programs across the nation in order to extend learning outside of the classroom, socialize, and build new skills. Participating in...

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10 Ways to Celebrate National Summer Learning Day

This Friday, June 19th, is National Summer Learning Day! This national advocacy day is led annually by the National Summer Learning Association in order to raise awareness of the critical importance...

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10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Business

Ten years ago, AlphaBEST was created in response to a growing need for extended day opportunities that provided reliable care and quality educational options. We began with programs in two school...

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Celebrating 10 Years in Business at the 2015 Summer Retreat

In a city that thrives on history, education and culture, about 50 members from the AlphaBEST team gathered in Boston, MA, for three days of reflection, camaraderie and preparation for the future. The...

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5 Lessons on Creativity from Sir Ken Robinson

If you’re an educator and you haven’t heard of Sir Ken Robinson, then chances are you’ve been living under a rock. But, just in case you have been living under said rock, Sir Ken Robinson is hailed as...

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10 Ways to Celebrate International Dot Day

On September 15-ish each year, millions of people around the world join together in a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. International Dot Day is based on The Dot by Peter H....

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‘AlphaBEST Rocks’ Campaign Highlights the Role of Quality Afterschool Programs

October is a big month for the afterschool community as we celebrate Lights On Afterschool every year on the fourth Thursday of the month. Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event dedicated...

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