Educ, OST, NONPROF ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATION

• 2/18/2021 Demand Grows and Opportunity Shrinks for AfterSchool Programs. Demand remains strong for AfterSchool programs during the pandemic, as parents see programs providing critical supports. But several programs have either closed or are struggling to remain open during the pandemic resulting in a shrinkage in available programs. As a result, millions of children are left without access to an available afterschool program in their neighborhood.  For more information, visit the Afterschool Alliance.​

• 7/29/2020  Afterschool Alliances' Guidance and Resources on Partnering with Schools to Reopen Toolkit.   Afterschool programs are essential to the overall education of students and meeting their needs. Use these tools and a simple 5-step plan set forth by the Afterschool Alliance to help ensure your afterschool programs are at the planning table and included in schools' reopening strategies. As states release guidelines for the upcoming school year, principals and local leaders will drive decisions about how schools reopen and how they work with their afterschool partners. Collaboration between out-of-school time and in-school time is more important than ever. 
• 7/23/2020  What the Data Says of Afterschool Programs During the COVID19 Pandemic. Throughout the pandemic crisis, many afterschool providers have been innovating to stay connected with students and keep them safe, healthy and engaged in learning. However, many programs are struggling to keep their own doors open mainly because of budget cuts. Nonetheless, despite these challenges, Afterschool programs are stepping up and providing critical supports to communities. Click here or read below to find more on what the data says about Afterschool programming during COVID19 and how you can support your local afterschool initiatives.​​

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• 6/30/2020  California’s Public Schools Guidebook on Safe Reopening of Schools. In these times of uncertainty, be inspired and get some helpful tips from California’s Public Schools Guidebook on Safe Reopening of Schools. Guidebook includes guidance on instructional programs for in-school and out- of-school time, mental health and well-being, community engagement and parental support and outreach, early learning and child care, and so much more. Check it out 👇

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• 3/28/2020  K-12 Schools Get $13.5 Billion in Coronavirus Package Signed into Law. What it means for State and Local School Districts.
• 3/23/2020  Here is a link to ask congress to support 21st CCLC in the COVID-19 Stimulus Package. The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly impacting families, youth, and the afterschool program providers who serve them. These concerns should be top of mind for Congress and the administration when negotiating coronavirus relief legislation.TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, please act now and urge Congress to prioritize youth in the Coronavirus response.​
• 3/15/2020  Reach out to Congress to support Afterschool Funding. Only one click away. Easy as 1-2-3.