Celebrate the 21st annual Lights on Afterschool on October 22, 2020. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things. Learn more about how you can participate.

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services now offers free 24/7 online Mandated Reporter Training in Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification. Register anytime for this two-hour, web-based training that is fully narrated, interactive and features learning exercises customized for the child care profession. A certificate of attendance is sent to those who complete the course.

Search for job opportunities in afterschool from organizations including the YMCA of Greater New York, I Challenge Myself, Reel Works, and Homes for the Homeless on PASE's Job & Volunteer Listings.

A new report from The Education Trust lays out how to shift the focus away from “fixing kids” and toward addressing adult beliefs and mindsets as well as school and district policies to create an equitable learning environment. School and district leaders must consider the context in which students live. Learn more and download the full report.

The Honnold Foundation’s Community Fund supports solar PV installations for community-based nonprofits with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leadership in the most polluted places in the United States. Community Fund grant recipients will receive funding for the installation of a solar PV system on or near their building. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.