Creating Future Educators

Paid teaching opportunities for high school students in afterschool programs

Older YouthStephanie PollickFebruary 27, 2025Older Youth, Expanded Learning

High School Students Need Afterschool Programs

There is over $4.8 billion for afterschool and summer programs in California from state and federal funds. Less than 2% of that funding goes to high school students, even though research shows that older youth benefit greatly from these programs, improving students' mental health, academic performance, safety, and well-being.

Older YouthStephanie PollickFebruary 27, 2025Older Youth, Expanded Learning

A Summer Like No Other: Accelerating Learning for High School Students

Toolkit and tipsheet to help schools and districts put their COVID-19 relief dollars to work this summer, connecting young people to high-quality college and career learning opportunities.

Time Well Spent

Expanded LearningStephanie PollickOctober 2, 2017Expanded Learning, School Day, Report, ASES, School-Day Alignment, High School, Older Youth, Program Planning, Program Design, Funding, Staffing, Afterschool