Summer Learning Day 2018 Recap
By GSAN’s Policy Associate July 12th marked the celebration of Summer Learning Day, a national advocacy day that highlights the importance of summer programs and their critical role in
Afterschool Spotlight: Path to Shine
By Olivia Kemp, MSW Intern Path to Shine is a community-based afterschool program that seeks to empower underserved elementary aged children at 14 program sites in Georgia. Each program site
More Opportunities for Afterschool Than Ever Before in Georgia’s ESSA Plan
By Jessica Woltjen, Policy and Outreach Manager The U.S. Department of Education approved Georgia’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan in January with more opportunities for out-of-school time than ever
Share your #afterschool story! Come to Afterschool Day at the Capitol
By Jessica Woltjen, Outreach Manager Join us for the inaugural Afterschool Day at the Capitol on February 28, 2018 from 8:00 – 11:30 AM! Afterschool Day at the Capitol seeks to raise awareness of
Just Launched: Afterschool Community Champion Program
By Sharnae Scott, AmeriCorps VISTA Member We are excited to announce the launch of our new Afterschool Community Champions Program! This program gives individuals a unique opportunity to build relationships
Meet Olivia: MSW Intern
By Olivia Kemp, MSW Intern Hi, my name is Olivia Kemp and I am happy to announce that I am the new MSW Intern at GSAN! I will be working
Join us for Brews for Afterschool!
By Katie Landes, Director Join the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) for the inaugural Brews for Afterschool. It promises to be a festive evening, offering guests an opportunity to play
Supporting Mental Health Needs Through High Quality Youth Development
By Katie Landes, Director Approximately 100,000 children in Georgia under the age of 18 live with serious mental health conditions. Many of these children do not receive the necessary treatment.
Summer Learning Day Snapshots: Preservation of Life
By Sharnae Scott, AmeriCorps VISTA Member On July 13th, Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries and the Preservation of Life afterschool program hosted a pajama day at College Park, Dogwood, Cleveland Avenue, East Point,
Southwest Georgia Table Talk: Policy & Partnerships in Albany
By Sharnae Scott, AmeriCorps VISTA Member On Wednesday, June 14th, GSAN hosted Afterschool Community Conversations: Working together to strengthen Albany at Phoebe Northwest Conference Center in Albany, GA. A group