Afterschool Webinar:

The new year marks the start of the 119th Congress and a new administration. Washington will focus on various policy priorities, both new and ongoing, from enhancing government efficiency to restructuring federal tax policy. Presenters will discuss what to expect regarding federal education policy and how it could affect afterschool and summer learning programs. They will also discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with the new policies and share ways parents, students, program leaders, and afterschool supporters can take action to emphasize the importance of these programs for families and communities.

Speakers:

• Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of Policy, Afterschool Alliance 
• Jillian Luchner, Policy Director, Afterschool Alliance
• Jen Rinehart, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Programs, Afterschool Alliance
• Rachel Miller, Director of the SHINE Program, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Pennsylvania

Resources:

• Webinar slide deck
• Afterschool Alliance Resources:
  • Take Action
  • Site Visit Toolkit
  • Research
  • Making the Case for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs: Additional Research
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Key Congressional Committee Members:
  • Senate HELP Committee
  • Senate Appropriations Committee
  • House Education and Workforce Committee
  • House Appreciations Committee
• Department of Education Funding: President's Requested Change and Enacted Change data
• Fair Share America: Information on the tax reconciliation process
• The Wallace Foundation's Afterschool website: Research on the impact of afterschool and summer programs