Afterschool Alliance - Save the Date

The Afterschool Alliance is sponsoring an event on October 22, 2009 in support of programming for all children after school.

http://afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Lights On Afterschool

Register your event right away! The 10th annual Lights On Afterschool is coming Oct 22, 2009 register now and receive planning tips and tools, 10 free posters and more! In 2008 more than a million people rallied for afterschool programs at 7,500 events nationwide so be sure to register your event now!

If you look at the list of supporters, you will see National PTA and the local Montgomery County Commission for Women. Overall, MoCo seems to be very quiet on this issue - are we taking the lead from our Superintendent Dr. Jerry Weast who is cutting programs that impact kids? Will our County Executive Ike Leggett become the champion of afterschool programs or does his advocacy end with the award?

AA Leggett Award

From the June 2009 study results released for the State of Maryland, our community has a long way to go before quality programs receive adequate funding and support.


Afterschool Alliance: Afterschool Alliance Press Room

AA Survey MD 061709