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CLX featured in AfterSchool Today

  • Em Nott
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CLX feature article in AfterSchool Today
CLX was featured in a recent article "From Awards to Community: The Power of Recognizing Mentorship" as part of the Spring 2026 issue of the National AfterSchool Association digital magazine, AfterSchool Today. The article was authored by CLX's former Director of Programs, Hillary Cook.

Recognition is one of the most powerful tools we have for building a strong, sustainable out-of-school time field. When young people feel seen and valued, they thrive. When OST professionals feel supported and appreciated, they stay, grow, and lead. Yet recognition is too often reduced to a plaque on a wall or a single day of appreciation.

The Power of Recognition: Building A Stronger OST field explores what it truly means to create environments where both young people and the professionals who serve them feel acknowledged — not just once a year, but every day. This edition also celebrates the 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, honoring the emerging voices and visionaries already shaping the future of our field.

Read the full Spring 2026 issue here.


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