Subject: USE YOUR VOICE: Contact Congress about FY 2027 "Skinny" Budget Proposal

USE YOUR VOICE: Contact Congress about FY 2027 "Skinny" Budget Proposal

April 29th, 2026 at 1:08 pm EDT

Administration's FY 2027 Skinny Budget Proposal released: Eliminates dedicated funding for afterschool and summerThe President's proposed skinny budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027, which would support education programs from summer 2027 through the e ...

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

April 24th, 2026 at 1:15 pm EDT

April 20-24, 2026, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! This is a week dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and advocating for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. VPOST is showcasing the afterschool profession ...

REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR CONFERENCE! Read more for a discount code!

April 24th, 2026 at 10:19 am EDT

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE for our 17th Annual Conference! In support of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, we're introducing discounted tickets! For the next seven days, you can get a 10% discount on registration by using the code APAW26.R ...

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

April 23rd, 2026 at 10:23 am EDT

April 20-24, 2026, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! This is a week dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and advocating for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. VPOST is showcasing the afterschool profession ...

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

April 22nd, 2026 at 12:33 pm EDT

April 20-24, 2026, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! This is a week dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and advocating for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. VPOST is showcasing the afterschool profession ...

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

April 21st, 2026 at 1:05 pm EDT

April 20-24, 2026, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! This is a week dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and advocating for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. VPOST is showcasing the afterschool profession ...

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

April 20th, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT

April 20-24, 2026, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! This is a week dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and advocating for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. VPOST is showcasing the afterschool profession ...

Artemis II and Earth Day Resources in your Moonshot Monday Newsletter

April 20th, 2026 at 10:19 am EDT

Resources for Earth DayEarth Day Event ToolkitKnowledge is key to making an impact. Check out the volunteer toolkits below to learn how anyone can help solve some of the world's most pressing issues. Download toolkits here. NASA Earth Day ToolkitTh ...

5,300+ Young People Share Bold Ideas: 1,500 Submissions Advance in Round 1 of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge

April 17th, 2026 at 10:18 am EDT

The MOTT Million Dollar Challenge is proud to announce that 1,500 submissions have been selected as first-round winners - each will receive a $250 award. VPOST is excited to share that Virginia had 24 winners in this national competition! More than ...

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Save Fairfax County's Middle School After-School and Summer Programs

April 16th, 2026 at 12:49 pm EDT

In February 2025, Fairfax County proposed eliminating $3.9M in funding for the Middle School After-School Program (MSASP) and VIP Summer Camp, putting 27 programs and more than 27,000 students at risk. Because of strong community advocacy, thousand ...