The #LightsOnAfterschool poster contest is here! Whether it's a painting, drawing, or graphic design, we're looking for artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool. Submit your art today for the chance to win $500 for your program! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

Wake County Cooperative Extension is hosting Summer Summit 2025 for before/after school, summer, & expanded learning professionals. The event is FREE & lunch is provided. REGISTER: bit.ly/4dlxi70 📅 Date: 6/4/2025 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM 📍 Location: Raleigh, NC

📢 Deadline extended for workshop/plenary proposals! We are still accepting proposals for workshop & plenary presenters for #SynergyCon25. The new deadline for submissions is 7/9 by 5PM ET. If you would like to submit a proposal, please follow this link: bit.ly/4jKpIUX

BREAKING: 24 states and D.C. are taking legal action against the Administration for withholding nearly $7 BILLION dollars in critical education funding, which includes funding for local afterschool and summer programs! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

On behalf of the Afterschool Alliance—and the 1.4M kids in 21st CCLC programs—thank you. 💙100K messages to Congress. Champions in Capitol Hill. Providers rallying nationwide. YOU made the release of FY25 21st CCLC funds possible. Don't let up, go to 3to6.co/congress!

Join us for an interactive webinar introducing the new Afterschool & Industry Partnership Playbook! This resource is designed to help #Afterschool providers build meaningful, sustainable partnerships w/ local industry leaders 8/27 | 11am-12pm ET Register: bit.ly/4lzYQYN

#NCED 📢Attention NC Educators! 6 days left to Register for our Fall 2025 Virtual Workshop Series!! resilienceandlearning.org/home/virtual-w…

We're giving away 5 Easy Packs from S&S Worldwide to help you turn the #LightsOnAfterschool✨ All you have to do is go to 3to6.co/register by tonight & let us know how you plan to celebrate afterschool on October 23! See what's included in the kit! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

8 in 10 NC parents say afterschool keeps their kids safe & off screens. That’s something to celebrate! Help us turn the💡Lights On for Afterschool💡in NC this month. Learn more: ncafterschool.org/lights-on-afte… #LightsOnAfterschool #LightsOnAfterschoolNC #NCAfterschool

💡Lights On Afterschool 💡week continues! 5 in 6 NC parents support public funding for afterschool, according to Afterschool Alliance’s 2025 #AA3pm report. But NC is one of 23 states with no dedicated public funding. Learn more: ncafterschool.org/lights-on-afte…

It's official! Today is #lightsonafterschool Day in North Carolina. Thank you, Governor Josh Stein Josh Stein, for shining a light on North Carolina's afterschool programs, which serve more than 188,000 children and families across NC! #LightsOnAfterschoolNC #NCAfterschool

Check out our Perspective piece in EducationNC today! Our director shares 664,000 reasons North Carolina's families can't wait any longer for more afterschool access. bit.ly/3L4PB6m #AA3PM #NCAfterschool #LightsOnAfterschoolNC #NCTurnTheLightsOn #LightsOnAfterschool

THANK YOU to more than 100 afterschool providers across NC who hosted Lights On Afterschool events! We loved seeing your photos and hearing your stories. Let's keep the lights on for afterschool all year round! Learn more: ncafterschool.org

Thank you, NC Newsline | @ncnewsline.bsky.social, for highlighting afterschool need in NC. Over 664,000 NC children are waiting for a safe place to learn and grow outside of school. Read the article: bit.ly/3KWq935 #NCAfterschool #LightsOnAfterschoolNC #LightsOnAfterschool #AA3PM

This Fri., Oct. 31, is the last day to register at a discounted rate for #SynergyCon25! Join us Nov. 18 & 19 in Raleigh to have fun, connect, and learn with other afterschool, OST, and expanded learning professionals. ticketstripe.com/SynergyConfere… #IgnitingBrightFutures #SynergyCon