after-school
adjective
af·ter-school
ˈaf-tər-ˌskül 
: happening or done after the end of the school day
after-school activities/programs
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Unlike most tax-credit scholarship programs, the federal framework allows donations to support tutoring, after-school programs and other educational expenses for public school families.
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Shlomo Soroka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Each week, the CoComelon YouTube channel posts new songs and playlists that can become part of an after-school or daycare ritual with your little one.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
The learning hub at the bridge and Kidcelerate offer services to dozens of children in the community, including food, recreation, emotional support, after-school tutoring, and even summer camps.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Chávez is also part of the CPS Sustainable Community Program, offering after-school programs, parent outreach and other wraparound services to families.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
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Shlomo Soroka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Each week, the CoComelon YouTube channel posts new songs and playlists that can become part of an after-school or daycare ritual with your little one.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
The learning hub at the bridge and Kidcelerate offer services to dozens of children in the community, including food, recreation, emotional support, after-school tutoring, and even summer camps.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Chávez is also part of the CPS Sustainable Community Program, offering after-school programs, parent outreach and other wraparound services to families.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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