Lights on Afterschool
View Governor Kate Brown's Proclamation for Lights on Afterschool 2020!
Save the Date! Join us for a Pre-lights on afterschool town hall (Featuring Oregon's own Senator Ron Wyden!) on October 21st, 2020
Join OregonASK and 9 other state networks as we hear from state leaders and afterschool champions on the eve of Lights On Afterschool. More information coming soon but hope you are able to join in from 3:00-4:30pm as we work to Keep the Lights On Across the Western United States!
Lights on Afterschool is the only annual nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.
Here's how you can get involved:
- You can use these messaging tips to help spread the word that Afterschool helps kids grow & learn
- Plan an event using these tools and resources
- Share information about Lights On with families in your program such as these Lights On materials, available online