Honored to receive the Trailblazer for Afterschool Excellence Award from CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance at the 20th annual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge. Thank you for recognizing the importance of afterschool programs and youth mental health.

Our Summer Planning Bootcamp is this week! Join the 1000+ summer program leaders, educators, and advocates attending this March 6-7 and gain insights and tools from experts in the field. Don't miss out! Register here: bit.ly/480dBx7

Calling all summer program leaders, educators, and advocates! Join us at NSLA’s Summer Planning Bootcamp March 6-7 to learn how you can support youth’s growth and well-being this summer and beyond. Register now: bit.ly/480dBx7

Been waiting for the Leland high school debate team presentation all day. Thank you PACE for bringing these experts to Sacramento.

Come see Hedy Chang of Attendance Works, James Bridgeforth of CA Community Schools Learning Exchange, and Jessica Gunderson of Partnership for Children & Youth in a lively panel on 'Improving Student Attendance & Engagement' at the PACE 2024 Annual Conference! Jan 25 | Sacramento. Register today! edpolicyinca.org/events/pace-20…

'The pandemic shed a bright light on something we already knew: The traditional school day is not enough to serve the whole child.' Read more from our Co-CEO Jessica Gunderson & Woodcraft Rangers's Julee Brooks. Thank you for featuring this, EdSource! edsource.org/2023/the-momen…

OPINION: The moment of the whole child is here; let’s not waste it

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Isang bagsak…one down, we all fall. One rises, we all rise. Great energy and community build at It Takes All of Us summit. Solidarity all day!!

Ana Matosantos calls attention to focusing on the teacher pipeline and recruitment and retention, early childhood education, community schools, and extended day and year programs. #LCFF10Years

Thank you for mentioning our research in your article Youth Today! It is critical to invest in the #ExpandedLearning workforce and recognize the importance and value of youth workers.

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So proud to be a part of this collective work! California Governor excited to get AB 1113 to your desk!

Testament to after school as truly hands on learning !

Grateful for all the student leaders and voices leading the way in expanded learning!

Very proud of the collective work by all CA Afterschool Advocacy Alliance partners and the entire #expandedlearning field - Excited to be a part of all the growth & impact happening in CA! Thank you California Governor

📢 Protect the #GoldenStatePathways Program! Supporting college + career pathways in high-wage, high-growth fields for HS students will grow our economy. Cuts will harm CA’s underserved students. Anthony Rendon Senator Toni Atkins Phil Ting Nancy Skinner bit.ly/3WJ1dhd

best legislative testimony on the impact of after school programs I have ever heard. proud to be connected to this work! check it out.

🔊 STUDENTS SPEAK: College + Career Pathways like those envisioned by #GoldenStatePathways support young people and prepare them for #postsecondary success. We must protect this program and CA’s future. Explore the new Linked Learning Alliance student survey: bit.ly/43L0ZIu

Nothing but AYE votes from full ASM floor for afterschool programs, let’s go!!! #CAleg

Excited for IRL community-building & inspiration at Every Hour Counts conference next week in sunny FL! If you are there come check out policy panel & discussion on 3/31 with superstars Youthprise Penn Hill Group Jennifer Peck Partnership for Children & Youth

Check out this amazing testimony!!