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A Visit from the Senator

Congress is on recess until mid-September, meaning it is a great time to invite Senators and Representatives to visit and volunteer at afterschool programs. Full text

Back to School, Back to Snacks?

A good snack is an important part of a quality afterschool program. Now is the time to implement a snack program for the upcoming school year! Full text

Together We Can Make It Stick

Everyone involved in quality afterschool programs understands first-hand the impact these programs have on the children participating. Full text

Pass Child Nutrition Reauthorization this Congress

It is widely known that about a third of the children in the U.S. are obese or overweight. Additionally, about a quarter of American children are at risk of hunger. The paradox of hunger and obesity has been well-documented. Full text

New Report Shows Summer Nutrition Programs Failing to Meet Growing Need

While participation in virtually every other key federal nutrition program has grown to meet increased need during the recession, participation in the Summer Nutrition Programs fell last summer according to Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation: Summer Nutrition Status Report, an analysis released yesterday by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). Full text

Summer Learning Day is a Great Reminder of the Link Between Nutrition and Learning

Yesterday, June 21, was first day of summer and the longest day of the year. And not coincidentally it was also Summer Learning Day: a national advocacy day dedicated to promoting the importance of summer learning programs. Full text

Department of Education Secretary Duncan Takes to the Airwaves

In a number of media interviews and op-eds last week, Education Secretary Duncan showed his support for a $23 billion emergency fund proposed by Senator Harkin (D-IA). Full text

Additional TANF and Summer Jobs Funding on the Horizon?

On Friday, May 28, prior to leaving for Memorial Day recess, the House of Representatives passed the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (H.R. 4213). Full text