Helping Students Recover and Accelerating Success

House Afterschool Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives David Cicilline (D-RI 1st District) and Don Young (R-AK At-large District) will speak to the importance of strong federal support for afterschool and summer learning programs and the impact programs have on local communities. Following remarks by the Congressmen, a panel will discuss the role that afterschool and summer learning programs have played this year supporting students during the pandemic.

New data on both the challenges and opportunities for afterschool and summer learning programs will be presented, and panelists will discuss what summer learning programs look like this summer. Presenters will also discuss the important role of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers as well as funding included in the American Rescue Plan that is being used to support local afterschool and summer learning programs nationwide. Afterschool and summer learning programs have a proven track record for increasing resilience, supporting positive youth development, providing nutritious meals, and preparing young people to be successful in school and in life. Register here!