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Welcome to
The Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association
(GELYDA)
Scholarship, Evidence Based Practice and Policy of Development, Learning and Well-Being
The Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association (GELYDA-pronounced GELIDA) is a new international membership organization dedicated to understanding, supporting, and improving expanded opportunities for learning, development, and thriving in schools, afterschool and summer programs, and communities.
Extended learning and development is an essential educational, public health and public safety concern, a fact that should bring it to the fore of policy, practice and research in every locality, country, and global community.
Check out the Second issue of Extensions: STEM Learning below!
Check out the keynote address from Andreas Schleicher below!
GELYDA was honored to host Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), at our 2025 international conference The Science and Practice of Extended Learning, Youth Development and Wellbeing at the University of Iceland School of Education (June 11th-13th). Please enjoy his engaging presentation and Q&A session moderated by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s former Prime Minister and former Minister of Education, Science, and Culture.
We are excited to announce the official website for GELYDA's international conference in South Korea has officially launched. Please visit the site to learn more about the June 24th-26th, 2026 event and regularly monitor for new announcements and updates. This will be the hub for all information with GELYDA's site also posting key information.
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