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KYOSA Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
Neena LaMendola Neena LaMendola

KYOSA Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week

Every day across Kentucky, after the final school bell rings, something powerful happens.

Students step into spaces filled with opportunity—places where they are seen, supported, and inspired. And at the center of it all are afterschool professionals—the dedicated individuals who make this impact possible.

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KYOSA Updates from NAA26 and Afterschool Alliance’s Challenge on the Hill
Jazmine Wynn Jazmine Wynn

KYOSA Updates from NAA26 and Afterschool Alliance’s Challenge on the Hill

Alongside afterschool champions from across the country—and Out-of-School Time professionals from across the Commonwealth attending the National AfterSchool Association Convention—the group met with Kentucky’s members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the afterschool and summer learning programs that Kentucky kids and families depend on every day.

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Kentucky After 3pm Report
Jazmine Wynn Jazmine Wynn

Kentucky After 3pm Report

Five in six Kentucky parents who want afterschool programs for their children are unable to enroll them, in many cases because programs are too expensive, unavailable, or inaccessible, according to a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. Read the full Kentucky After 3pm report.

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Lights On Afterschool 2026
Jazmine Wynn Jazmine Wynn

Lights On Afterschool 2026

Kentucky is already gearing up for this year’s Lights On Afterschool celebration—and the momentum is building!

Across the Commonwealth, [INSERT NUMBER] programs have already registered to shine a light on the important role out-of-school time programs play in supporting students, families, and communities.

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