Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond)

Alexandria Beyond the Classroom is delighted to co-present with Weber Moore Partners, LLC at the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) Convention in Nashville next week! In our session, "Centering Community Voice to Build a Coalition," we will share how Alexandria providers, youth, families, and leaders collaborated to understand the barriers, hopes, and needs surrounding out-of-school time programming in our community - and developed a pathway forward. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in a charrette process and think about how they can apply this work in their communities. We hope to see you there!

Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) is honored to be a newly-accepted member of the Every Hour Counts network! Every Hour Counts is a network of organizations from across the country that is leading a movement to expand learning beyond school, so all young people can thrive. As a member, we will collaborate with other organizations across the country to strengthen afterschool and summer systems nationwide.

Looking for a quick Valentine's Day activity? ?? Print out a set of #IHeartAfterschool templates and encourage your students to share why they love their afterschool program. Don't forget to post it on social media this Friday! https://lnkd.in/e_s-xa8M

Join Afterschool Alliance and make your voice heard on February 14th by contacting congress and sharing why you, your students, and your community love your afterschool program! ?? ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/eQVdc6Bi to contact Congress and find more information on how to participate. #iheartafterschool??

Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) is committed to ensuring that every youth in the City of Alexandria thrives through equitable access and engagement in high-quality and meaningful out-of-school time and expanded learning programs. A year ago, we published a landscape study that sheds light on the barriers, hopes, and needs experienced by youth, families, and providers. This study is grounding our strategic planning as we grow. Check it out below!

The new year is here, and with it comes an opportunity to recommit to providing high-quality opportunities for every young person. As Erica Mack, Program Quality Manager at Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond), says, "Program quality is about uplifting the good that's being done and the creativity that can be applied to create opportunities for change." That’s why we’ve created the Commit to Quality Social Media Kit for Program Leaders! This toolkit equips you to: - Share your program’s impact - Connect with your community - Inspire others to prioritize equitable systems and practices that support youth Download the kit today: https://lnkd.in/gHnZ3Utf Let’s make 2025 a year of inspiration, connection, and meaningful change. #CommitToQuality #YouthDevelopment

Thank you to the Forum for Youth Investment for beautifully featuring the collaboration of the Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) Program Quality Cohort! Through her exceptional leadership, ALX Beyond Program Quality Manager Erica Mack has fostered a genuinely supportive learning environment for our cohort participants. The cohort's willingness to learn together, coupled with their commitment to our young people, truly shines through.

?? World Children’s Day: Empowering Alexandria’s Youth Through Community Voice ?? ACT believes children thrive when their voices—and those of their families and communities—are heard. That’s why Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) is so impactful. This coalition of 100+ youth-serving organizations not only provides enriching K-12 programming, but also prioritizes community-driven solutions to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. From engaging middle school programs to professional learning for social-emotional growth, ALX Beyond reflects the collective wisdom of families, educators, and youth themselves. Together, we’re creating equitable, high-quality opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and lead. On this World Children’s Day, let’s celebrate the importance of community collaboration in building a brighter future for children everywhere. Visit the ALX Beyond website to see how we’re amplifying community voices to support Alexandria’s youth. https://alxbeyond.org/

Welcome to Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond)! ALX Beyond is the hub for expanded learning opportunities in the City of Alexandria – opening the doors to learning and fun! We provide supports and professional learning to a network of 100+ K-12 expanded learning and out-of-school time providers, who are committed to providing high-quality programs for our youth. Check out the ALX Beyond website and follow this page for more info! https://alxbeyond.org