The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs

Description:

This webinar will explore the new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening Out-of-school (OST) programs across the country.

OST programs provide safe, enriching spaces that support learning, life skills, and social-emotional growth, but access to high-quality programs remains uneven. The report calls for long-term investment, stronger infrastructure, and coordinated efforts to ensure OST programs can meet the evolving needs of all children and youth.

🔗 Read the report: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/the-future-of-youth-development-building-systems-and-strengthening-programs

Explore the Report: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/resource/27833/interactive/index.html

Webinar Panelists Include:

Dr. Emilie Smith of Michigan State University
Dr. Sandra Simpkins of University of California, Irvine
Dr. Tom Akiva of University of Pittsburgh

Moderator:

Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel, Executive Director of the Society for Research in Child Development