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...
View ArticleMaking 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...
View ArticleEngaging 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...
View Article6 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...
View Article10 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...
View Article10 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...
View ArticleCelebrating 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...
View Article5 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...
View Article10 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....
View Article‘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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