A Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders
History
Since 1997, Foundations, Inc. has hosted the annual Beyond School Hours national education conference, the premier professional learning experience for educators and administrators working with students of all ages—across the learning day. The goal of this annual event is to provide invaluable resources and networking opportunities. It’s a moment to celebrate what’s working, explore collaborative solutions, and return home with fresh strategies that elevate the impact with the youth we all serve.
Building on the conference experience, our free Beyond the Conference webinar series ensures educators receive ongoing support year-round. Join us!
Highlights From the Past
Dolly Parton’s Champion of Children Award Presentation
Beyond School Hours 2010 with Champion of Children, Maya Angelou
Foundations, Inc.
The Visionary Behind Beyond School Hours
In 1992, in response to an emerging need for more content during out of school hours, the Schwartz Foundation created Foundations, Inc., a nonprofit, community service organization, to operate afterschool enrichment programs for children and families in underserved neighborhoods. We began by operating one afterschool program in an elementary school in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.Today, Foundations has grown and diversified, building and sharing our expertise in learning across the entire day and leading a movement of new thinking about educational innovation and program design. Our vision is to create a brighter future for every child—every day. We believe that one of the best ways to achieve this vision is by strengthening and supporting the adults who work with children, schoolteachers, and afterschool educators.This is why Foundations has evolved into a capacity-building organization focused on professional learning, program development and design, leadership, and supporting services. Through close partnerships with schools, school districts, community organizations, and afterschool networks, we help children thrive in school and in life.