We are pleased to share a wonderful article that highlights the essential contributions of afterschool staff — the workforce behind the workforce. Recently, Kansas City’s KSHB 41 News, published an article titled “Kansas City’s school cancellations put premium on before-, after-school care featuring programs like Y Club, Prime Time, Fort Read more…
Longenecker Conference rooms filled with light and laughter, friends of new and old, and minds open to each session’s transformative ideas. This is the heart of the Missouri School Age Conference (MOSAC). The morning of November 22, 2024 kicked off the 31st annual Missouri School Age Conference (MOSAC). MOSAC is Read more…
Hey there, afterschool champions! Brad Lademann here, and I’m reaching out to ask for your help in making a big difference for afterschool programs in our communities. The National League of Cities and the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) are hosting the first-ever MASN Municipal Institute, a half-day session designed just Read more…
https://youtu.be/XszAqvzAihQhttps://youtu.be/jDkQiO86QHohttps://youtu.be/qy1-t53Uz4s The Missouri AfterSchool Network would like to thank all the afterschool staff and directors across the state for their early mornings and late nights ensuring that children and youth have a safe place to be before and after school. Since its launch in 2000, Lights On Afterschool has Read more…
It’s time! The 2024-2025 ARPA Afterschool Enrichment Grant program, an initiative designed to increase the quality and accessibility of afterschool programs, providing meaningful, impactful experiences for students. This targeted funding opportunity helps programs address the unique needs of youth who were most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose of the Read more…
The Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) is proud to announce the launch of a youth career readiness program focusing on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Missouri. STEM Next Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit and leading expert in out-of-school time (OST) STEM education, has been awarded a Read more…
Afterschool programs play a crucial role in supporting the development and well-being of students across Missouri. With funding from organizations like the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN), these programs can offer enriching experiences beyond the classroom. One shining example is the Adventure Club in the Kirkwood School District, which benefits from Read more…