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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African dance is deeply rooted in gifted young performer Aviwe DuBois.

December 20, 2018

By: Catey Sullivan Chicago Sun-Times When you talk about African dance, you’re talking about dozens of countries and thousands of cultures. But for Aviwe Zuri Diosa… More ›

Chicago Scene: Unique gift ideas from After School Matters’ teen artists.

December 20, 2018

After School Matters Instructor Honey Crawford and Assistant Manager of the Gift Shop Stephanie Rivera visit WGN. Click here to view the segment.

Mary Ellen talks with Chicago Woman Magazine

December 20, 2018

By: Whitney Reynolds Chicago Woman Magazine What’s happening with After School Matters this Winter/Spring?  This coming spring, After School Matters will provide nearly 7,000 Chicago… More ›

A Conversation with Common: Activism in the Age of Polarization

December 20, 2018

On Thursday, September 13, Mary Ellen participated in a panel discussion with Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson and Common about activism and education. The… More ›

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®

December 19, 2018

New winter programs available and nearly 7,000 program opportunities offered spring 2019   CHICAGO— After School Matters® is now excepting applications for spring 2019 programs,… More ›

Lisa W. Wardell, President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, Donates $1 Million to Chicago’s Teens

October 22, 2018

At the After School Matters Gala on Monday, September 24, Lisa W. Wardell, President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, generously donated $1 million to… More ›

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

October 5, 2018

Applications Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®   Nearly 7,000 opportunities available this fall   CHICAGO—After School… More ›

After School Matters Annual Gala Highlights Chicago’s Teens

October 5, 2018

Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala on Monday, Sept. 24th at the Wintrust Arena to celebrate a… More ›

ComEd Generating Jobs Through Intern Program

October 5, 2018

Gage Park resident Luis Mendoza attributes his productive summer of learning to ComEd’s Tools of the Trade, an annual summer internship program in partnership with… More ›

National AfterSchool Association Names After School Matters in ‘Most Influential in Research and Evaluation’ 2018 List

July 31, 2018

NAA’s AfterSchool Today Magazine After School Matters ‘Research and Evaluation team was recognized by the National AfterSchool Association as, “Most Influential in Research and Evaluation.”… More ›