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title: ExtendED Notes Articles | After School Advocacy (3)
description: After School Advocacy | Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. (3)
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# Posts about After School Advocacy (3)

![4 Ways to Support Afterschool Programs During COVID-19](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/een-8-800x400-01__800x400.jpg)

#### 4 Ways to Support Afterschool Programs During COVID-19

Many after-school programs will need additional support as they reopen after COVID-19 closures.

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![Social-Emotional Effects of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/een-1-800x400-01__800x400.jpg)

#### Social-Emotional Effects of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents

We may not fully grasp the pandemic's long-term effects, but we can start addressing students' social-emotional needs and promoting healthy development.

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![5 Soft Skills That Every Future Entrepreneur Needs](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_490234888-2__800x400.jpg)

#### 5 Soft Skills That Every Future Entrepreneur Needs

Learn how today’s students aren’t always interested in landing the best jobs, but are instead creating them.

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![5 Resources to Improve PD Opportunities in Your Afterschool Program](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_763348483-2__800x400.jpg)

#### 5 Resources to Improve PD Opportunities in Your Afterschool Program

The quality of afterschool programming has improved significantly in the past few years.

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![Creating a Social Contract to Foster Afterschool Social Responsibility](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_689879734-2__800x400.jpg)

#### Creating a Social Contract to Foster Afterschool Social Responsibility

Need a way to manage your afterschool program that even your students will enjoy? Try creating a social contract.

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![4 Tips to Teach the Value of Giving Back](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_718523689__800x400.jpg)

#### 4 Tips to Teach the Value of Giving Back

It’s the perfect time to teach students the importance of community service and giving back.

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![Learning Beyond the Classroom - 4 Field Trip Ideas for Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_153645101__800x400.jpg)

#### Learning Beyond the Classroom - 4 Field Trip Ideas for Students

For students, an occasional field trip is a nice break in routine and an adventure that helps them discover new things.

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![Thanksgiving: The Perfect Holiday for Gratitude and Service](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_686416087_(1)__800x400.jpg)

#### Thanksgiving: The Perfect Holiday for Gratitude and Service

Thanksgiving is a tradition-filled day that kicks off the end-of-year holiday season.

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![5 Tips For Fostering Positive Behavior In Learning Spaces](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5_pushpastit_tips-29__800x400.png)

#### 5 Tips For Fostering Positive Behavior In Learning Spaces

When working with children, you’re sure to encounter difficult behavior from time to time.

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![4 Afterschool Organizations That Champion Inclusion for All](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/afterschool_advocacy_article__800x400.jpg)

#### 4 Afterschool Organizations That Champion Inclusion for All

At the end of the school day, 10 million children file into afterschool programs to participate in fun and enriching learning experiences.

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