Did you know that more than half of U.S. students experience summer learning losses—five years in a row? According to a study published in American Educational Research Journal , these students lose an average of 39 percent of their total school year gains during each summer! Summers are a formative time in a child’s development,…
Success extends beyond the classroom, and that’s why After-School All-Stars develops programs that strive to inspire long-term career planning, ensure financial literacy, increase student graduation rates, and provide guidance for enrolling in college and/or career training programs.
Our free, year-round programs strive to provide positive mentorship and foster healthy habits in safe environments where students feel heard, valued, and supported.
Candice is the President and Founder of EYL 365 Project and wants to encourage students to “think beyond their four corners” and to encourage career exploration and foster self-expression among students.
From attending her ASAS program at Stuart-Hobson, Tarnara hopes her students will gain the value of trying new things.
On October 26, After-School All-Stars DC celebrated Lights on Afterschool, the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their importance in the lives of children.
We are excited to announce that Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn has joined our National Board of Directors and will begin working alongside the organization’s leadership to provide strategic support and guidance. Omar Johnson (ASAS board member and founder of ØPUS United) says, “After-School All-Stars prioritizes inclusion and equity in all facets of the organization,…
Dear friend , As our Atlanta chapter nears its 30th anniversary, we want to shine a spotlight on a very special story. We reached out to Atlanta’s Program Manager, Cindy McNeil, and asked her about her experience at ASAS. This is Cindy’s story. I was first introduced to All-Stars by my sons, Uwezo and Askari,…
Dear friend , We’re excited (and humbled) to share some wonderful news with the After-School All-Stars community—all of you who have helped to support and champion our mission over the years. So we’re just going to come out and say it: the 10th annual Westime Charity Night presented by Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Simonian raised…
Dear friend , In August, we introduced you to our collaboration with Urban Outfitters, Inc. ( URBN) , a leading lifestyle company comprised of global consumer brands including Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Nuuly. Today, we’re proud to announce the recent launch of an innovative, hands-on educational program for middle school students, URBN Graphic…
Dear friend , On behalf of our team here at ASAS, please join us in extending a huge THANK YOU to our CEO, Ben Paul, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with After-School All-Stars. Throughout the course of his career with us, Ben has served as Chief Operating Officer, President, and CEO! Ben has helped…
Dear friend , For many students, September marks the return to school and structured education. But for more than 47,000 All-Stars across the country, this summer has provided a rich period of learning, exploration, and unique experiences. From hiking to sailing to cleaning up beaches; from gardening to cooking to a trip to the Governor…
Dear friend , URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Nuuly, and Free People, among others. At the heart of their values (Unite, Respect, Build, Nurture) is the ambition to develop long-term connections with surrounding communities and foster creativity in the next generation. For the past few months, they’ve…
Dear friend , Advocacy. Service. Leadership. You! These were the focus points of this year’s All-Star Leadership University in Orlando, Florida — our first in-person youth conference since 2019! All-Star Leadership University (ASLU) is an annual youth leadership retreat that unites students and mentors from across the nation to develop their strengths as…
Dear friend , What does ASAS and one of the world’s leading tech innovation companies have in common? Across the country, Keysight Technologies Foundation has partnered with us to implement interventions that will help underrepresented students pursue and thrive in STEM careers. For the past year, students at four ASAS chapters have participated in project-based…
As the chapter celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we want to shine a spotlight on a special story from ASAS Washington, DC. We reached out to DC’s Community Engagement and School Relations Manager, Dominique McComb, (shown above with ASAS DC students), and asked her about her experience at ASAS. This is Dominique’s story. I started working…
Dear friend , Since January, nearly 500 All-Star students in Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, and Newark have been using virtual reality learning modules to explore career options that align with their skills and interests. The “Stars at Work” program, a collaboration with immersive learning company Transfr, provides All-Stars with access to VR simulations and hands-on…
Dear friend , Last week, executive leadership, program staff, and board members from across the organization gathered in Chicago for our annual Strategy Week. In total, nearly 75 representatives from chapters and the national team met to share their successes and challenges, working together to chart the best path forward on behalf of All-Star students,…
Nearly 500 All-Star students in Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, and Newark have been using virtual reality learning modules to explore career options that align with their skills and interests.
In November, we marked the 20th anniversary of California’s Proposition 49, which is the largest and most robust expanded learning infrastructure in U.S. history.
Cody Ko upported our Healthy Habits fundraising campaign by pledging to raise $50,000 for After-School All-Stars.
