Riley Institute’s Keely calls for investment in afterschool programs

Amy Keely, director of South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered at The Riley Institute at Furman University, writes an opinion piece for The Post and Courier. In it, she points to the need for more investment in afterschool and expanded learning programs and describes how SCALE and events like PowerUp! support the professionalization of expanded learning initiatives. “Investment in afterschool programming, including at a high level as a collective profession, can translate to partnerships, collaboration and program development that benefit afterschool staff, school districts and, above all, children and families,” Keely writes.

In addition to her role with SCALE, Keely also directs the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award program, which recognizes outstanding evidence-based programs that positively impact public education in South Carolina.