Afterschool Webinar:

Check out this early edition of the Policy Pulse in preparation for the Afterschool for All Challenge.

Our own Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next. Submit your questions in advance so we know what's top of mind for you.

Resources:

• May 2, 2025: President calls for the elimination of afterschool and summer funding
• May 1, 2025: Office of Child Care looks to support additional school-age subsidy program participation to broaden parental choice
• April 28, 2025: Widespread AmeriCorps grant terminations will have a devastating impact on afterschool programs (our statement)
• 21st CCLC Organizational Support Letter for FY2026
• Current Policy Environment Impacts Survey (share your story about how recent actions from the administration have affected your program. Please feel free to promote this for use in your state; we will share responses with you).
• Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families
• National Academies Report Release

Afterschool for All Challenge Resources:

• Webpage
• Digital Action Toolkit