June 25, 2024 – This blog post is an insider report on how the Idaho Out-of-School Network of educators and program leaders stepped up and saved educational opportunities during the pandemic. ION and its informal coalition of state-based agencies came together to coordinate use of ARP and ESSER funds (American Rescue Act & Elementary &
Feb 28, 2024 – The Utah Educational Policy Center conducted a comprehensive evaluation of 21 grants made by the Idaho Out-of-School Network totaling $1.5 million for 2022-2023 School Year, for out-of-school time (OST) youth programs across the state. ION also supported those grantees with technical assistance, training and coaching on best practices for quality youth