Press Release: Governor Newsom Prioritizes Expanded Learning Despite a Challenging Fiscal Year - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, January 2024
Press Release: CA Budget: California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance Responds to Governor’s 2023-24 May Revise - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, May 22, 2023.
Press Release: Grateful for Governor’s Continued Commitment to Expanded Learning - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, January 13, 2023
Press Release: Fulfilling California’s Promise of Universal Afterschool and Summer: Progress Made and Key Solutions Still Needed - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, July 1, 2022.
Press Release: CA Budget: California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance Responds to Governor’s 2022-23 May Revise - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, May 20, 2022
Press Release: CA Budget: California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance Responds to Governor’s 2022-23 Budget Proposal - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, January 14, 2022
Press Release: CA Budget: Family & Education Advocates Applaud Historic Investment in Afterschool - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, July 6, 2021
Expanded learning is the right investment for right now - let’s make sure we do it wisely - Jennifer Peck, EdSource, February 3, 2021
Press Release: CA Budget: Family & Education Advocates Applaud $4.6B for Expanded Learning, Urge Leaders to Direct Funding to Existing Programs - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, January 13, 2021
Looking forward to the end of 2020, preparing for what comes next - Jennifer Dietrich, BOOST Cafe, December 17, 2020
Leaders in Sacramento and Washington must walk the talk to support afterschool programs - Anne Marie Schubert and Jody Breckinridge, EdSource, December 11, 2020
Afterschool Programs Are Key Partners in Creating Supportive Learning Communities, Especially for Students in Poverty and English Learners - Michael Funk, The 74, November 18, 2020
Press Release: California Protects Afterschool Programs for Hundreds of Thousands of Low-Income Youth of Color - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, June 29, 2020
State Budget Cuts Are Leaving Kids on the Sidelines - Renata Simril & Micah Ali, The Sacramento Observer, June 16, 2020
After School Program Under Threat Amid State Budget Talks - Parker Collins, Spectrum News 1, June 11, 2020
After-school program cuts would disproportionately hurt black, brown families - Randy Barth, Desert Sun, June 9, 2020
In this Time of Crisis, Afterschool Gives Me Hope - Jennifer Dietrich, BOOST Cafe, June 8, 2020
Families can’t go back to work if they don’t have the peace of mind that their children are safe - Dr. Martinrex Kedziora & Steve Amick, The Press-Enterprise, June 5, 2020
Legislature Needs to Prioritize Funding for After-School Programs - Dr. Paul Gothold & Steve Hensel, Times of San Diego, June 1, 2020
To reopen safely and responsibly, schools need their afterschool partners - Dr. Paul Gothold & Jennifer Peck, EdSource, May 29, 2020
Programas ‘after school’ en la cuerda floja para el próximo año - Jacqueline García, La Opinion, May 28, 2020
Afterschool Funding Cuts - ABC7 News, May 26, 2020
Press Release: CA Budget: Devastating Cuts Place Thousands of Children & Families at Risk - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, May 14, 2020
Press Release: CA Budget: Statement on Afterschool Funding from Youth & Family Advocates - California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, June 27, 2019
In a year of plenty, some go wanting - Dan Morain, CALmatters, June 12, 2019
The Homestretch: 2019 Campaign to Save California’s Afterschool Programs - Jen Dietrich, BOOST Blog, June 4, 2019
Preparing Kids for a Bright Future - In Focus Staff, Spectrum News’ In Focus, June 3, 2019
LA’s School After School - In Focus Staff, Spectrum News’ In Focus, June 3, 2019
Keeping Kids Safe After School - In Focus Staff, Spectrum News’ In Focus, June 3, 2019
Press Release: Assemblymember Carrillo’s Protecting After School Education & Safety Programs Act Passes the Assembly Floor - Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, May 29, 2019
Parents, educators rally in L.A. in support of bill to increase after-school program funding - Marc Cota-Robles, ABC 7 Eyewitness News, May 10, 2019
Press Release: CA Budget: Statement on Missing Afterschool Funding from Youth & Family Advocates -
California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance, May 9, 2019
Open Forum: Gov. Newsom, our kids depend on after-school programs - Myrna Melgar, San Francisco Chronicle, April 24, 2019
Schwarzenegger vs Trump: Proposed After-School Program Cuts - Hal Eisner & Tim Langford, Fox 11 In Depth, March 24, 2019
Jóvenes marchan al Capitolio para exigir la protección del programa ‘After School’ - Maribel López, Univision 19, March 12, 2019
Getting in the door to quality San Diego after-school programs - Amanda Brandeis, ABC 10 News, August 17, 2018
Good Schools for All: The After-School Care Gap - Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn with Brad Lupien and Daymon Beach,
Voice of San Diego, June 21, 2018
Invertir en programas después de clases hoy, para un futuro económico brillante - Miguel Santiago and David Flaks, La Opinión,
June 6, 2018
Quality out-of-school time programs help keep youth on track for success - Major General (Ret.) Peter Gravett, Mission: Readiness Blog, June 5, 2018
Invest in after-school STEM programs - Miguel Santiago and David Flaks, Los Angeles Daily News, June 1, 2018
Hundreds Gather at the State Capitol to Protect After-School Programs - Ali Wolf, FOX 40, May 15, 2018
Federal funding for after-school programs intact, despite threatened budget cuts - Ashley Hopkinson, EdSource, March 29, 2018
Closing a 6,000 Hour Learning Gap - Jessica Gunderson and Stephanie Pollick, Ed 100 Blog, March 15, 2018
California’s schools chief Torlakson praises new state budget - Sierra Star, June 30, 2017
New Budget Gets Thumb-Up from State Schools Chief - SCV News, June 29, 2017
After school programs see financial relief in Gov. Brown’s budget - Antonie Boessenkool, Los Angeles Daily News, June 28, 2017
Senator Leyva Secures $50 Million for After School Programs - Highland Community News, June 16, 2017
Lawmakers representing Fontana are pleased with Legislature's approval of state budget - Fontana Harold News, June 16, 2017
It’s a deal. Lawmakers send Jerry Brown a jam-packed budget - Jim Miller, Taryn Luna, and Alexei Koseff, The Sacramento Bee,
June 15, 2017
Portantino Acclaims State Budget for Unprecedented Increase in Education Spending - Pasadena Now, June 15, 2017
After-School Programs Increase Public Safety - Alison Morgan, Blue Line News, June 15, 2017
Gov. Brown agrees not to hold back money from California schools next year - John Fensterwald, EdSource, June 12, 2017
Interview with L.A.'s Best After School Enrichment Program President/CEO Eric Gurna - Brad Pomerance, Charter Local Edition,
June 5, 2017
After-school programs investment in safety and security: Opinion - Nancy O'Malley and Jody Breckenridge, East Bay Times,
June 4, 2017
No a los recortes a programas después de la escuela que protegen a los estudiantes - Charles Beck and Steven Zipperman, La Opinión, May 31, 2017
LAUSD After-School Programs At Risk Over Lack of Funding - CBS Los Angeles, May 30, 2017
Costa Mesa after-school program started in an apartment, now serves thousands of kids statewide - Theresa Walker, Orange County Register, May 30, 2017
After-school program funding is vital to public safety: Guest commentary - Charlie Beck and Steven K. Zipperman, Los Angeles Daily News, May 25, 2017
Legislative budget adds $100m to after school programs - Tom Chorneau, Cabinet Report, May 25, 2017
Rising costs leave Riverside County after-school programs struggling to survive - Stephen Wall, The Press-Enterprise, May 17, 2017
Advocates Seek First Increase To California After-School Funding In Decade - Ben Adler, KPBS Capital Public Radio, May 17, 2017
Group Marches on Capitol for After School Programs - Pedro Rivera, FOX 40 (Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto), May 16, 2017
California must save its successful after-school programs - Senator Connie Leyva and Senator Anthony Portantino, EdSource,
May 16, 2017
After-school programs at risk – will Jerry Brown help? - Angela Hart, The Sacramento Bee, May 16, 2017
Piden mayor presupuesto para el programa 'después de escuela' - Viviana Páez, Univision 19 (Sacramento), May 16, 2017
State wage increase may cause some after-school programs to close - Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, KPCC 89.3, May 15, 2017
Why California’s subsidized after-school programs are struggling to survive - Antonie Boessenkool, Los Angeles Daily News,
May 14, 2017
Looking at Education with Carol Kocivar - Debi Kennedy, KALW 91.7 FM, May 9, 2017
California's Subsidized After-School Programs Struggling to Survive - Susan Frey, EdSource, May 2, 2017
Minimum Wage Hike Imperils After-School Programs - Randy Barth, founder and CEO of THINK Together, The Orange County Register, March 19, 2017
California Lawmakers Approve Budget Without Additional Funds for Afterschool - Marva Hinton, Edweek, June 2016
Gov. Brown Agrees to Add Money for Child Care, Preschool in Budget - John Fensterwald, EdSource, June 10, 2016
Teacher Housing, After-School Funding Bills Ignored - Kimberley Beltran, Cabinet Report, June 7, 2016
Saving After-School Programs from Unintended Effects of Raising Mininum Wage - Senator Loni Hancock & Jennifer Peck, EdSource, June 2, 2016
After-School Programs Deserve More State Funding - Gregory D. Totten - Ventura County District Attorney, May 28,2016
Advocates Asking for a Boost to After School Program Funding - Tom Chorneau, Cabinet Report, May 26, 2016
Clippers' Chris Paul Writes About the Need for After-school Program Funding: Guest Commentary - Chris Paul and Renata Simril,
Los Angeles Daily News, May 24, 2016
Kids Need Help After School, in Summer: Guest commentary - Jody Breckenridge, Retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral, East Bay Times, May 19, 2016
Requests Up, Expectations Low for Extra School Cash - Tom Chorneau, Cabinet Report, May 10, 2016
After School Programs Endangered by Wage Increase - Randy Barth, The Press Enterprise, April 29, 2016
After-school Programs Face Troubles, Survey Says - Maureen Magee, San Diego Union-Tribune, April 12, 2016
Some After-School Program Providers Say Flat Funding May Cause Them to Close - Sue Frey, EdSource, April 7, 2016
Council Backs Bill to Fund After-School Programs - Don Wanlass, LA Independent, March 25, 2016
Council Backs Legislation to Fund After-School Programs - Wave Wire Services, Los Angeles WAVE, March 25, 2016
LA to Sacramento: Invest More in After School Programs - Gregory Cornfield, Park Labrea News Beverley Press, March 23, 2016
LA Wants $1 More Per Student Per Day for After-School Programs - Sonali Kohli, LA Times, March 22, 2016
More Money Sought for After-School Programs - LA School Report, March 22, 2016
LA City Council Backs Mesaure to Increase Funding for After-School Programs - Paige Austin, Eagle Rock Patch, March 19, 2016
LA City Council Behind LAUSD Effort to Increase After-School Funding - City News Service, Los Angeles Daily News, March 18, 2016
'Existential Threat' to LAUSD After-School Program? Council Backs Bill - City News Service, My News LA.com, March 18, 2016
Piden Fondos para los Programas de Enriquecimiento Escolar - Virginia Gaglianone, La Opinion, 18 Marzo 2016
After-school programs need funds to help students thrive: Guest Commentary - Steve Zimmer, President of LAUSD Board of Education, and Eric Gurna, President and CEO of LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program, Los Angeles Daily News, March 11, 2016
LAUSD: Los Programas Exrta-Escolares Necesitan Fondos - Steve Zimmer, Presidente de la Junta, Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles, y Eric Gurna, Presidente y CEO, Programa LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program. La Opinión, 12 Marzo 2016
We must continue investing in after-school programs - Carlos Rojas, Chief of Police for the Santa Ana Police Department, Orange County Register, March 6, 2016
Calif. Furlough Bill Would Provide Relief for Cash-Strapped After-School Programs - Kathryn Baron, Time and Learning Blog, Education Week, July 27, 2015
Key education bills still in play as legislators take summer break - EdSource Staff, EdSource, July 21, 2015
Flat funding threatens push for quality after-school programs - Susan Frey, EdSource, July 20, 2015
Calif. Legislators Approve $25 Million More for After-School Program - Kathryn Baron, Time and Learning Blog, Education Week,
June 11, 2015
Guest Commentary: After-school programs an investment in community - Berkeley Chief of Police Michael Meehan, Oakland Tribue, June 10, 2015
California Legislators Seek Compromise on Increase for After-School Grant - Kathryn Baron, Time and Learning Blog, Education Week, June 5, 2015
Norm Andrade: Keeping kids busy keeps them out of trouble - Merced Police Chief Norm Andrade, Merced Sun Star, May 14, 2015
Piden Más Fondos para Programas Académicos Extracurriculares - Univision 19 Sacramento, May 13, 2015
Rally for After School Program Funding - KXTV Sacramento, May 12, 2015
Rally to Save After School & Summer Programs - KXTL Sacramento, May 15, 2015
Time to Raise the Funding Rate for ASES Programs – Jessica Gunderson, Guest Blogger, Learning in Afterschool Blog, April 20, 2015
After-school programs could be cut at four Sacramento Schools - Ryan Lillis, SacBee, April 15, 2015
Stagnant funding hurts after-school programs, survey finds - Susan Frey, EdSource, March 30, 2015