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The latest updates on out-of-school time news in Indiana
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The latest updates on out-of-school time news in Indiana
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Welcome to our Newsroom, where you can find the latest news and updates on out-of-school time in Indiana.
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Welcome to our Newsroom, where you can find the latest news and updates on out-of-school time in Indiana.
IAN’s Brittni Johnson Appointed to Early Learning Advisory Committee
We are proud to share that Brittni Johnson, IAN’s Senior Director of In-School and Out-of-School Partnerships, has been appointed by Governor Mike Braun to serve [...]
Indiana Afterschool Network Awards More Than $3M to Expand Youth Literacy Programs Statewide
INDIANAPOLIS (June 29, 2026) – The Indiana Afterschool Network has awarded more than $3 million in grants to 160 out-of-school time (OST) programs across Indiana since October [...]
New Federal Education Tax Credit: What It Could Mean for Out-of-School Time in Indiana
A new federal education tax credit has been created under the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), opening the door to a potentially significant new [...]
Indiana Afterschool Network Launches Statewide Initiative to Strengthen Reading Outcomes
October 13, 2025 (Indianapolis, IN) – Reading is the foundation for learning and success in school, work, and life. Yet too few Indiana elementary students [...]
2025 Guardian of Out-of-School Time Award (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaE_LohPIds A key component of IAN’s state-level advocacy strategy is cultivating strong, sustained relationships with public officials who support the out-of-school time field. The [...]
$9.5 Million Investment to Advance Literacy Achievement in Indiana Out-of-School Time Programs
February 13, 2025 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – A $9.5 million investment from Lilly Endowment Inc. will fund an initiative by the Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) to [...]
National AfterSchool Association Names Sam Barnett Among 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2024 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool [...]
Senate Committee Passes Bill to Increase Child Care Accessibility
January 17, 2024 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - An Indiana Senate committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 2, which aims to improve child care in the state by [...]
New Report Shares State of Indiana Out-of-School Time Programs and Recommendations for Greater Impact on Hoosier Students
November 16, 2023 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – Today, five Indiana education and youth-serving nonprofit organizations released The Expanded Classroom, a new report that explores the need [...]
Indianapolis Public Schools Makes Public Pledge to Expand Out-of-School Time Opportunities Across District by 2024-2025
November 10, 2023 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Today, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) announced the Engage Every Student Indianapolis initiative, a pledge made collaboratively with Central Indiana’s [...]
A Brilliant Solution to Empowering the Youth Workforce
October 31, 2023 - Youth Today published an article written Karen Pittman, former CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, highlights innovative efforts by funders [...]
Lilly Endowment awards $85M to Hoosier youth organizations
September 28, 2023 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved grants totaling more than $85 million to 187 organizations as part of its Strengthening [...]
2023 Legislative Session Recap
May 5, 2023 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - We are excited to share an update on the recent efforts of the Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) during the [...]
National AfterSchool Association Honors Jamie Scott Among Its 2023 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
February 7, 2023 (WASHINGTON D.C.) – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has selected Jamie Scott, MB Education Zone Director for Edna Martin Christian Center, as [...]
$20 Million Investment to Support the Well-being of Indiana Youth Workers
January 24, 2023 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - We are thrilled to announce a $20 million investment to help youth development professionals who implement programs that support [...]
Indiana Afterschool Network Launches New Website
December 5, 2022 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - It was winter of 2021 when our staff began to reach out to local and national partners to discuss [...]
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