erik c. peterson
@erikAfterschool
Policy VP @Afterschool4All. Proud Dad. #AfterschoolWorks #ThisIsAfterschool #SmarterSummers Also: #Nats #ALLCAPS #HookEm #HoyaSaxa #Cymru
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An estimated 850,000 professionals work with children and youth during out-of-school hours providing enriching experiences. Join us April 22-26 as we thank all the afterschool professionals at our program during Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. #HeartOfAfterschool
There's just one week left to apply to the #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program to have your program recognized for its impact on youth!
Learn more and submit by April 10: engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…
Michigan ramps up afterschool to support more young people and their families mott.org/news/articles/… #AfterschoolWorks in #MI #EngageEveryStudent
15 more Hillsborough schools to get free afterschool meals as need grows baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/… #AfterschoolWorks
That's a wrap! 🌟 Join us in giving a HUGE round of applause to the youth who led the event & shared their inspiring afterschool stories: Jamora, Jenna, Jully, Issa, James, Medha, Jay'Len, Samia, Aurie-Anne, Willany, Edgar, and Ava! 3to6.co/yvtownhall #YouthVoiceWeek
Big thanks to Fort Collins Best After School for sharing these incredible youth quotes with us! Youth are at the heart of quality afterschool and summer learning programs, and their voices deserve to be heard! 🌟👏 #youthvoiceweek Afterschool Alliance
School leaders: Raise the bar on academic success in your school with ED resources to help schools address chronic absenteeism, offer high-dosage tutoring, and provide summer & afterschool learning: ed.gov/raisethebar/ac…
#MondayMotivation
Start incorporating youth voice into your program with tips from our toolkit:
☑️ Meet youth where they are and provide a safe space for them to share.
☑️Listen more!
☑️Let youth take the lead on a project or idea that they are passionate about.
#YouthVoiceWeek
Nutritious Afterschool Meals + Engaging Afterschool Programs = Children Prepared for Success. Looking forward to presenting at the National Child Nutrition Conference next month. cacfp.org/2023/11/21/lev… #NCNC24 #CACFP24 #AfterschoolWorks #EngageEveryStudent
ICYMI: 5 facts about rural school districts’ pandemic relief spending on #afterschool and #summerlearning programs afterschoolalliance.org/documents/5-Fa… #EngageEveryStudent #AfterschoolWorks #RuralLife
Join Afterschool Alliance for the Youth Voice Town Hall on March 28 at 3 pm EST!
This youth-designed, youth-led event is part of #YouthVoiceWeek 2024, providing young people with the space to share their voices and ideas about things they care about most.
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#YouthVoiceWeek is officially here! Our Youth Ambassadors are kicking off an inspiring week by sharing their thoughts on today's theme: Ensuring access to afterschool programs for all students.
Congress poised to resolve FY 2024 spending with 6-bill package, including support for afterschool and summer programs afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna… #AfterschoolWorks #SmarterSummers
Via Youth Today - Some states fill the void as post-pandemic federal afterschool program funds disappear youthtoday.org/2024/03/states… #AfterschoolWorks #EngageEveryStudent #SummerLearning
'The community that you create and the values that you carry in that community truly matter.' As president of his program, Edgar fosters the caring community that helps students like him find their voice! 🎤
#YouthVoiceWeek is in 4 days—get ready! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…