Issue Briefs

Afterschool is a diverse and complex field. To more fully understand its breadth and depth, The Special Commission on Afterschool and Out of School Time commissioned eight Issue Briefs. Written by national experts based in Massachusetts, these briefs delve more deeply into:

What afterschool is
Why quality afterschool programs are important
How sports, arts and cultural programs after school positively impact children and youth
What barriers exist that prevent children and youth from participating in afterschool programs
The opportunity summer provides for continued learning
How to bridge school and and afterschool programs
Engaging older youth

These briefs were made possible through a generous grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Click on the links below, that open into a new window, to read each brief.