2024 Giving Tuesday
Starting on Giving Tuesday (December 3rd) through the end of 2024, VPOST is asking for your support. Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity and this campaign directly benefits the crucial work we do. Together, we can show others the importance of generosity.
We invite you to join us in investing now through the end of the year. We have a goal of raising $25,000. Donate today!
VPOST Quality Standards 2nd Edition
The diversity of out-of-school time programs and staff is a strength that allows us to create unique and locally-driven solutions. But it also means we need a common language to define program quality in Virginia. To address this, VPOST released Quality Standards (Best Practices) in 2017. Now in 2024, we present the second edition of the Quality Standards.
Lights on Afterschool 2024!
On October 24th, VPOST and friends across the Commonwealth celebrated Lights on Afterschool (LOA). Lights on Afterschool is a national showcase for out-of-school time (OST) & Summer learning programs.
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! On October 24th, thousands of programs shared how they’re keeping the lights on afterschool for our children.
We Paved the Way Across Virginia!
VPOST’s 15th Annual Conference took on a new form in 2024. Guests from all over The Commonwealth joined us in different regions across Virginia for: Paving the Way: Connecting OST Locally and Across Virginia. VPOST and friends traveled to Richmond, Hampton Roads, Roanoke, and Fairfax, and brought speakers, opportunities, and door prizes that showcase the uniqueness of each region.
VPOST would like to say a special thank you to the businesses and organizations that made these conferences possible:
Caitlin Brown, Alexandria Beyond the Classroom, selected as 2024-2025 White-Riley-Peterson Fellow
VPOST is excited to announce that our friend and partner, Caitlin Brown, Alexandria Beyond the Classroom, has been selected as a 2024-2025 White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellow!
The WRP Policy Fellowship is run by the Riley Institute at Furman University and equips participants with a real-world understanding of the art, science, possibilities, and realities of policy-making around afterschool and expanded learning.
For the next 10 months, Caitlin Brown will be learning how to improve afterschool programs and opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We can’t wait to see what wonderful things these fellows do across the country!
Learn more, here.
2024 Afterschool for All Challenge
VPOST and Alternatives INC. brought Youth Ambassadors to Washington D.C. in support of federal funding for afterschool programs. Virginia youth of varying ages and walks of life took to Capitol Hill and shared their testimonies on the impact OST programs had and continue to have on them.
We’d like to thank the Afterschool Alliance and Alternative’s World Changers, Michelle Simpson and Charles Robinson for their work in advocating for OST!
$5 MILLION FOR VIRGINIA OST INCLUDED IN STATE BUDGET!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to advocate for Virginia Afterschool Programs. YOU DID IT! VPOST is thrilled to share that $5 million for Virginia OST has been included in the state budget. Thank you again for taking the time to respond to our action alerts and letting legislators know how important these programs are for our communities!
2023 Annual Report Now Available!
In our 2023 annual report, VPOST highlights the successes of last year and shows the impact our work has on the regions throughout Virginia. Additionally, our report concludes with a sneak-peak into our 2024 initiatives! We invite you to take a moment and stroll down memory lane with us through the showcased events and programming of our 2023 year.
Angela Mickens Honored as NAA Next Generation Afterschool Leader!
On the Road Collaborative‘s Angela Mickens has been honored among NAA’s 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders! In selecting its 2024 Next Gen honorees, NAA sought to highlight emerging young leaders who are active in the broader afterschool community, demonstrate contributions that have started to influence beyond individual programs to entire organizations and communities!
Congratulations, Angela!
Dr. Holly McCartney Joins ECAC!
VPOST Consultant, Holly McCartney, has been appointed to serve on the Virginia Department of Education’s Early Childhood Advisory Committee (“ECAC”). This committee includes 22 representatives spanning the diversity of child care and early education programs, advocacy groups, and child development experts in the Commonwealth.
Read more about Dr. McCartney, here.
