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In preparing their “Youth, AI, and the Relationships that Shape Them” report, The Rithm Project surveyed over 2000 young people ages 13-24 about their AI usage, how existing social connections shape their AI usage (or lack thereof), and how AI is shaping their relationships moving forward. The research found four common clusters of how youth engage with AI, which the report dives into in detail along with nine distinct user portraits. The report concludes with implications for key groups, including educators. Dive into the full digital report here.  

Looking to enhance how your program or organization supports young people in navigating life after high school graduation? Check out this new resource guide from Knowledge to Power Catalysts and Partnership for Student Success, which compiles resources developed or recommended by leading national organizations in the youth development and post-secondary success sectors. The guide highlights a range of curricula, toolkits, and even examples of successful program models. Check out the full resource guide here. 

Since 2004, Afterschool Alliance’s America After 3PM study has provided a comprehensive view into how children and young people spend the hours between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Last week, Afterschool Alliance released the fifth edition of the report, revealing the latest data on afterschool demand, barriers to program participation, which students are missing out, and parents’ views on afterschool programs. Head to the report website to explore the full report, view the dashboard for both national and state-level data, and review resources on how to use the data. 

Are you looking for language to explain the value and overarching goals of expanded learning to partners and stakeholders? Check out Afterschool Alliance’s updated brief, Key Principles of Expanded Learning Programs: How to Accelerate Learning and Help Young People Succeed. Despite the array of programs available serving students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade and beyond, open before school, after school, on weekends, and during the summer, there is a core set of principles that are essential to ensure quality and consistency across all learning opportunities.  This brief walks through 10 principles that can help think through the best ways in which to support young people during the hours outside of the school-day, as well as guide expanded learning policy and implementation at the local, state, and federal levels.   

In May 2025, SeaChange published a field note outlining how nonprofits can prepare for mission-driven retrenchment amid political and financial instability. The guide offers strategies to assess risk, plan for worst-case scenarios, and build organizational flexibility. It also highlights the role funders can play in supporting smart, ethical restructuring. Check out the full field note online.