This document comprises three issues of a newsletter highlighting the MOST Initiative (Making the Most of Out-of-School Time) published by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time. Appearing regularly in the newsletter are updates of after-school programs in Chicago, Seattle, and Boston. The January, 2000 issue features an interview with Institute staff exploring the concept of balanced programming in after-school programs. The November, 2000 issue features articles on building a stable high-quality after-school workforce, and the impact of quality advisors on staff retention. The 2001 issue provides an introduction followed by a spotlight on Boston, spotlight on Chicago, and spotlight on Seattle. The February, 2002 issue features an interview with a MOST project director reflecting on the initiative's progress from 1994-2002. (HTH)