Some kids rely on schools for much more than an education. So schools are trying to find ways to reach them during the shutdown.

April 23, 2020

“With the closure of all Illinois schools now extended to the end of April, districts are busy launching remote learning programs. But teachers, administrators and… More ›

Cooking Remotely: After School Matters instructor hosts online culinary class

“Chef Gloria Hafer wanted to make sure her culinary students would still have the opportunity to learn new recipes afterMore ›

Gucci’s Big Celebration During All-Star Weekend Was About a Lot More Than Basketball

February 20, 2020

“Chicago is an important city for us; it’s a focal point for the Changemakers program,” says Gucci America’s President andMore ›

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25 Moments That Mattered

December 22, 2016

Throughout 2016, After School Matters has celebrated 25 years and more than 200,000 teens. Click here to view 25 Moments that Mattered in our history!

After School Matters® Teens attend USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala, share testimony from IWitness activity

December 15, 2016

On Thursday, December 8, 2016, 10 teens from After School Matters attended the USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Los Angeles, after piloting… More ›

Burns & McDonnell Shares Time, Talent and Support with After School Matters

December 9, 2016

Engineers from Burns & McDonnell, a global engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting firm, have partnered with After School Matters to provide teens in the… More ›

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Paid Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®

December 7, 2016

7,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this spring After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its Spring 2017 program session. More than… More ›

Ultimate internships: 15,000 high schoolers get job ops year-round

November 19, 2016

By: Lori Higgens Detroit Free Press It’s the largest program of its kind in the U.S., and it’s giving Chicago teens jobs that allow them… More ›

Thank you, iHeartMedia!

October 28, 2016

iHeartMedia selected After School Matters as an official charity partner for 2016 through iHeartMedia Communities. iHeartMedia’s local radio stations have been advocating for teens and rallying support… More ›

After School Matters Pilots New IWitness Activity in Chicago

October 27, 2016

*This article was originally published on the USC Shoah Foundation blog and has been reposted here with permission. Read the original article here.   USC Shoah Foundation… More ›

Engaging the High School Teen

October 21, 2016

Julia Flores introduces the teen panel during the Third Annual Systems Institute on August 3, 2016. By Julia Flores, MBA, Director of Instruction at After… More ›

Making A Difference: Chicago Sports Summit

October 7, 2016

NBC5’s LeeAnn Trotter introduces us to a group that’s bringing Chicago business and sports leaders together to make a difference in the community. WATCH to learn… More ›

After School Matters Gala funds programs for teens

September 28, 2016

After School Matters celebrated 25 years of providing after-school and summer programming for Chicago teens with its annual gala Sept. 19 at Navy Pier. Presented… More ›