?? 20 Years, 40 Communities: Growing Our Impact Together! ?? This year, Every Hour Counts is celebrating 20 years of collective impact, strengthening afterschool and summer learning systems nationwide. As we mark this milestone, we are thrilled to welcome 14 new network members, expanding our reach to 40 communities in more than 20 states! Welcome to our newest members: ?? Alexandria Beyond the Classroom (ALX Beyond) – Alexandria, VA ?? Baltimore's Promise – Baltimore, MD ?? Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time – Cambridge, MA ?? Chattanooga 2.0 – Chattanooga, TN ?? Columbus Learning Collaborative – Columbus, OH ?? East Side Aligned – East St. Louis, IL ?? Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families – Rockville, MD ?? New Orleans Youth Alliance – New Orleans, LA ?? Partnership for After School Education (PASE) – New York, NY ?? Rural Youth Institute – Maine ?? San Francisco Beacon Initiative – San Francisco, CA ?? Santa Fe Community Educators Network – Santa Fe, NM ?? Youth Success Summit – Akron, OH ?? Youth INC – New York, NY Join us in celebrating these incredible organizations and the collective work we are doing to shape the future of youth development—together. #Afterschool #SummerLearning #EveryHourCounts #youthdevelopment
Every Hour Counts
教育管理组织
New York，New York 634 位关注者
A national network of cities dedicated to expanded learning, equity, and making learning fun
关于我们
Every Hour Counts is a network of organizations from across the country that is leading a movement to expand learning beyond school so that all young people can thrive. Profoundly committed to equity, our network expands access to experiences that bring young people joy and community, build their skills and resilience, and prepare them for adulthood. Young people spend 80% of their waking hours outside of school. We’re making those hours count.
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https://www.everyhourcounts.org/
Every Hour Counts的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 教育管理组织
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- New York，New York
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- 非营利机构
- 领域
- Out-of-School Time、Expanded Learning、Summer Learning、Afterschool、Data for Equity、Youth Voice、Education Policy、Systems Building、Policy Advocacy、Measurement and Evaluation、Equity and Inclusion in Education、National Convener和Technical Assistance
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11 W 42nd Street
3rd floor
US，New York，New York，10036
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State education agencies have taken a role in bolstering local summer learning programs to address pandemic-related learning loss. While each state’s approach is unique, a new Westat report highlights four key ways states can take action and support high-quality summer learning, such as setting a statewide vision and allocating state funding. Read the full report, commissioned by The Wallace Foundation, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghU7nYyF
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?? New Resource Alert: Roots & Routes – An Interactive Guide to Dallas’ Black Legacy Dallas Afterschool presents Roots & Routes: A Journey Through Dallas’ Black Legacy—a free interactive activity book designed to help young learners explore the rich history of Black leaders, culture, and landmarks in Dallas. With hands-on activities, storytelling, and historical exploration, this guide encourages children to discover the inspiring figures and monumental events that have shaped our community. Perfect for educators, families, and afterschool programs, this resource brings history to life in an engaging way. ?? Download your copy today! → https://lnkd.in/gVBYDijS?
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?? Connecting Schools & Youth Programs for STEM Success The NYC STEM Education Network, facilitated by ExpandED Schools, is making big strides in expanding #STEM access for students across the city! Through three district fairs, the network successfully: ? Connected 500+ educators with STEM providers ? Reached 3,500+ students across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens ? Supported 79 schools & Summer Rising sites with mini-grants to foster partnerships These collaborations are breaking down barriers and ensuring all students—regardless of zip code—have access to engaging, high-quality STEM opportunities. When schools and youth programs work together, young people benefit from richer, more immersive learning experiences that prepare them for the future. ?? Check out the full report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaXWpuwx?
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?? Great News! Early Bird Registration Extended to March 21 ?? The moment you find your people, the magic happens. Just ask Tony Brown, CEO of Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)—he left the Every Hour Counts National Conference inspired, armed with best practices, and ready to help shape a new afterschool system in LA: ExpandLA. Now, as Every Hour Counts celebrates 20 years of impact, we invite you to experience this same power of connection at Better Together: Lighting the Path Forward, May 14-16 in Minneapolis! This is your opportunity to recharge, learn, and collaborate with leaders in afterschool, youth development, philanthropy, policy, and education—all committed to expanding equitable opportunities for young people. What to Expect: ?? 3 days of interactive workshops across 20+ sessions ?? A focus on continuous improvement, racial equity, policy & advocacy, sustainability, youth voice, and future innovations ?? A chance to bring your team or connect with like-minded peers who share your passion Join us in lighting the path forward—because the future of our work is built together. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/ePf2yK5 #EveryHourCounts #Afterschool #YouthDevelopment
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Early bird alert! ? Don't miss your chance to secure your spot at the Every Hour Counts National Conference—early bird registration ends February 28. Join us May 14?16, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, for Better Together: Lighting the Path Forward as we celebrate 20 years of impact and collective progress. This year, our conference is all about unity: bringing together leaders from across communities and the country to ignite change and create a brighter future for young people. What’s in store?? ?? Insightful strategies to strengthen afterschool and summer programs ?? Equity-centered leadership practices ?? Powerful ways to amplify youth voices ?? Building strong systems through policy and advocacy? ?? Networking with changemakers and system builders Light the path forward with us. ?Register now and lock in the lowest rate! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gU4i-fUi #EveryHourCounts #BetterTogether #EarlyBird #YouthVoice
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Youth-Led Research Really Makes a Difference! Want to improve your OST program? Go straight to the source! In The Wallace Foundation's Beyond the Classroom podcast, youth and OST practitioners discuss how to make programs more accessible, how to improve staff recruitment and retention, and how to build spaces where young people actually want to spend time. ?? Access here: https://lnkd.in/gD8Bwg9f
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We’re thrilled to partner with Youthprise for our upcoming national conference on May 14-16. Register this week as early bird rate ends on February 28th!
We know that collaboration drives change. That's why Youthprise is thrilled to partner locally with Every Hour Counts for their 2025 National Conference. This May, join us in Minneapolis as leaders, educators, funders, and young people come together to shape a future where all youth have access to high-quality learning opportunities. At Better Together: Lighting the Path Forward, we’ll exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and spark innovation to strengthen afterschool and summer learning systems nationwide. If you believe in the power of community-driven solutions, this is the place to be. We invite you to the Twin Cities to join us in building a more equitable future—together. #youthvoice #conference #afterschool #summerlearning #OST ?? May 14-16, 2025 ?? Register today: https://bit.ly/4k3pLwr
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We’re proud to join National Summer Learning Association’s Summer Planning Bootcamp! Jessica Donner will share insights on how the Every Hour Counts Measurement Framework helps OST leaders take a strategic and intentional approach to data collection and usage. This FREE, live virtual bootcamp is a must for anyone looking to level up summer learning programs and impact youth success. ?? March 13-14, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 PM ET Daily ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFqz-9D2? ??Download our framework: https://lnkd.in/gjpupVDJ Let’s build stronger, more impactful summer experiences together! #summerlearning #summerplanning
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