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STEM Is Our Future – and Afterschool Programs Are Leading the Way
Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · August 26, 2026
New Study: Half of U.S. Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out
Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Cost Is Greatest Barrier; Just 13% of Kids in Low-Income Families Participate; Vast Majority of Parents Give Programs High Marks 
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · May 19, 2026
The Lights Are On for Afterschool from Coast to Coast Today
With 8,000+ Events, the 26th Annual Rally for Afterschool Is Demonstrating the Many Ways America’s Afterschool Programs Support Students, Families, Communities
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · October 23, 2025
U.S. Will Turn the Lights On for Afterschool With Events in Every State Thursday
Find a Rally in Your Community
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · October 21, 2025
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Remains Painfully High, With Large Majorities of Middle- and Low-Income Families Shut Out
New Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Costs, Accessibility Are Insurmountable Barriers for Many Families, as Support for and Satisfaction with Afterschool Programs Grow
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · October 15, 2025
U.S. Will Turn the Lights On for Afterschool on October 23
One Million People Expected to Join 26th Annual Rally for Afterschool Programs
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · September 25, 2025
The Lights Are On for Afterschool Across the United States Today
At 8,000 Events, the 25th Annual Rally for Afterschool Is Showcasing the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Support Students and Families
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2024
America Will Turn the Lights On for Afterschool With Rallies in All 50 States Thursday
The 25th annual Lights On Afterschool, organized again this year by the Afterschool Alliance, is set for Thursday. A million people will join some 8,000 events in every corner of the country to show their support for the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working families peace of mind.
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · October 22, 2024
America Will Turn The Lights On For Afterschool On Thursday, October 24
One Million People to Participate in 25th Annual Lights On Afterschool Rally
By Afterschool Alliance · Via GlobeNewswire · September 5, 2024
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