Family Activity and Healthy Eating A new research snapshot summary of a study that examines the association of BOKS before-school participation with change in family attitude and behaviors towards physical activity participation and healthy eating. Read more>>
Most Influential in Health & Wellness

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been selected by the National Afterschool Association as a Most Influential in Health & Wellness honoree. It's a privilege and honor to be included along with these other leaders and organizations whose advocacy and support of afterschool programs we applaud. See the full list here>>

Giving 2This fellowship is a two-year professional development and leadership training program that is unique in its national reach and its incorporation of technology for on-going collaboration and virtual meetings. Applications deadline is May 31, 2017. Learn more>>

A new, free professional development resource, After School Gets Moving, offers a media-based professional development intervention for afterschool practitioners. The program, developed by Vida Health Communications and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, has now been digitalized and is available for free viewing and download.

BlogQuoteA new blog by NIOST Research Associate Betsy Starr on the importance of building partnerships for student success. Read more>>
New report documents the work of the Next Generation Afterschool System-Building Initiative and shares the collective lessons learned; read more>>
NEW! Professional Development Webinar The first in a series of recorded webinars based on the published papers of the Afterschool Matters Journal. This 13 minutes recorded webinar focuses on Professional Development for the out-of-school time (OST) field and provides an introduction to professional development, professional development approaches, and benefits. Watch now>>
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST has been an anchor for numerous school age care projects we do, including ASQ (After-School Quality) and Links to Learning. They are a nationally respected organization that Pennsylvania has partnered with for over 20 years."



    – Betsy O. Saatman, TA Specialist/SAC Initiatives, Pennsylvania Key
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST was a core partner in supporting the development of quality improvement systems across the nine cities that participated in The Wallace Foundation Next Generation Afterschool System-Building Initiative. The NIOST team worked well with other technical assistance partners in the initiative, always willing to pitch in and collaborate with others to make our professional learning community meetings a team effort. I truly hope the Foundation has an opportunity to partner with them in the future."


    – Priscilla M. Little, Initiative Manager, The Wallace Foundation

  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "NIOST has been a leader in the out-of-school time field for as long as I can remember, and I have relied on their research, tools, and advice to improve my practice throughout my career. Their staff members are good partners and good listeners, and their influence across the country is palpable."


    – Jane Quinn, Vice President and Director of National Center for Community Schools, Children's Aid Society
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "Georgia Hall, Ellen Gannett, and the NIOST team have been instrumental in driving the healthy afterschool movement. Their dedication to quality practice, informed policy, and collective impact is instrumental in our effort to create healthier communities."



    – Daniel W. Hatcher, Director, Community Partnerships, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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