Youth Voice in Afterschool
Wed, Sep 12, 2018Youth Voice in Afterschool
The past year has seen a wave of youth and student activists who have made their voices heard on a variety of topics and taken the national stage by storm. Join us for a webinar that discusses how afterschool and summer learning opportunities can provide the support and skills students want and need to raise their voices in public discourse and advocate for the issues and programs they care about.
WatchWhat Works: Lessons from 100,000 Lights On Afterschool Celebrations
Thu, Sep 6, 2018What Works: Lessons from 100,000 Lights On Afterschool Celebrations
Every year, more than 1 million Americans come together in more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations can be whatever you make of them; events come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to cost a lot to be effective. Join us in this webinar to learn insights on how to use our extensive event planning tools and go over all of the basics to help you stay on track with your planning for this year's celebration.
WatchWhat Works: Celebrating the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Tue, Aug 20, 2019What Works: Celebrating the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Every October, 1 million Americans come together at 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events across the nation. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. Holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program, by letting leaders and policy makers see firsthand how you are supporting kids and families in your community.
WatchWhat Works – Lessons from 100,000 Lights On Afterschool Celebrations
Thu, Sep 7, 2017What Works – Lessons from 100,000 Lights On Afterschool Celebrations
You asked for advice from peers on what to do for Lights On Afterschool events, and in this webinar we deliver. Join us to hear from an afterschool program director and get a walkthrough from the Afterschool Alliance’s own Faith Savaiano of the tips and tricks we’ve gathered from 15 years of Lights On Afterschool celebrations. We will be joined by Afterschool Ambassador Ayana Crichton from Cranston, Rhode Island.
WatchLights On Afterschool: Traditional and Social Media Strategies
Tue, Aug 23, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Traditional and Social Media Strategies
In this webinar, we will provide ideas for engaging the media and using social media before, during and after your Lights On Afterschool event to maximize your event's profile in the community and overall impact!
WatchLights On Afterschool: Social Media Outreach Strategies
Thu, Oct 1, 2015Lights On Afterschool: Social Media Outreach Strategies
In this webinar, we will provide ideas for using social media before, during and after your Lights On Afterschool event to maximize your event's profile in the community and overall impact.
WatchLights On Afterschool: River City Drumbeat
Mon, Oct 25, 2021Lights On Afterschool: River City Drumbeat
River City Drumbeat, a new documentary about the River City Drum Corp afterschool program, is a powerful story of music, love, and legacies. Edward "Nardie" White devoted his life to leading the African-American drum corps he co-founded with his wife Zambia Nkrumah in Louisville, Kentucky three decades ago. Join us in conversation with River City Drum Corp as we watch short clips from the film and discuss aspects of the program and its impact. This event kicks off the Afterschool Alliance’s 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool, the nation’s celebration of afterschool programs.
WatchLights On Afterschool: Promoting Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Tue, Aug 30, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Promoting Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Are you looking for ways to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event showcases how afterschool programs can keep kids healthy and active by incorporating the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards? In this webinar, we’ll make sure that you have all the ideas, tools, and resources you need to plan an event that shows the important role that afterschool programs play in keeping kids healthy and active before and after the school bell rings.
Lights On Afterschool: Planning and Messaging for STEM Events
Tue, Sep 6, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Planning and Messaging for STEM Events
We all know that afterschool programs are a great way to get children and youth excited about STEM and should be integral partners in STEM education. If you’re looking for ideas and suggestions for how to talk compellingly about your STEM programs and put together a STEM-themed Lights On Afterschool event, this webinar is for you!
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