erik c. peterson
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Policy VP @Afterschool4All. Proud Dad. #AfterschoolWorks #ThisIsAfterschool #SmarterSummers Also: #Nats #ALLCAPS #HookEm #HoyaSaxa #Cymru
Joined April 2009
Today Senate appropriators marked up the FY 2026 education spending bill, maintaining dedicated #21stCCLC funding at $1.329 billion. Read more:
afterschoolalliance.org
The Senate Appropriations Committee released and marked up its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill today. It proposes $200.1
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RT @afterschool4all: "Afterschool and summertime programs are one of the best solutions to youth crime. We must ensure more of today’s yout….
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RT @afterschool4all: BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration and.U.S. Department of Education announced that they would soon release the re….
afterschoolalliance.org
On July 25, the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced they would soon release education funding that states had expected on July 1. Normally, a large portion of federal
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Thank you @RepAprilDelaney for emphasizing that #afterschoolworks in Maryland and nationwide!.
The White House’s last-minute freeze of $7B in education funding put essential afterschool & summer programs at risk—programs that 150,000+ Maryland children rely on. Families are being forced to choose between childcare and a paycheck. They deserve better. Thank you,
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RT @Chalkbeat: The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were advanci….
chalkbeat.org
The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were advancing a “left-wing agenda.” Officials warned states not to use money for...
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RT @afterschool4all: Ending #summerlearningweek with positive news! Afterschool and summer programs can resume as 21st CCLC funds are set t….
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RT @AlabamaELA: We’re so proud of AELA’s very own Regional Hub Director, Lindsey Blevins, for serving on a national panel with the Aftersch….
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RT @afterschool4all: BREAKING NEWS: The Trump Administration announced that 21st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies ne….
afterschoolalliance.org
Update, July 28, 2025: All remaining education funding to be released, per announcement July 25. Read more on our blog. The Administration announced today that the 21st CCLC funds will
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RT @SenCapito: BIG NEWS!. @RussVought45 just informed me that the @usedgov is releasing crucial funds to states that support after school a….
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RT @afterschool4all: BREAKING: 10,000 afterschool and summer programs could close their doors as federal government withholds 21st CCLC fun….
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RT @AlabamaELA: Announcing Alabama's 2025 STEM Flight Crew!.AELA proudly welcomes 12 exceptional youth leaders. This forward-thinking prog….
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RT @TXPartners4OST: Celebrate #SummerLearningWeek (July 14–18) with #TXPOST & @summerlearning ! ☀️. ➡ Check out NSLA's toolkit for ideas &….
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RT @afterschool4all: Join the Afterschool Alliance team — we are #hiring a Fellow! If you are passionate about protecting and expanding acc….
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RT @afterschool4all: If funds for 21st CCLC programs are not released, "fallout will be swift and devastating" warns Jim Clark, president a….
bgca.org
We call on the Administration, with bipartisan support in Congress, to act swiftly and release the funds that families are already counting on. America’s future depends on how we show up for its kids...
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RT @afterschool4all: Are you a city leader? On 6/24, join @leagueofcities to gain key data, compelling messaging, and policy insights to ef….
nlc.org
City leaders play a crucial role in supporting learning opportunities for youth beyond the school day. This workshop will present the latest national and longitudinal research on the impact of…
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RT @afterschool4all: What's going on with FY2025 spending, FY2026 appropriations process, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? How might the….
afterschoolalliance.org
There continues to be a lot going on in Washington, D.C., regarding federal spending plans as the summer months approach: fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding allocation delays and rescission requests;
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RT @afterschool4all: RELEASED TODAY: Just in time for summer, a new issue brief celebrates the vital role afterschool and summer programs p….
afterschoolalliance.org
On the heels of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a new Afterschool Alliance issue brief dedicated to celebrating the vital role afterschool and summer programs play in keeping young people
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RT @SHADESofDevelop: We enjoyed learning more about the 13 colonies and the creator of the flag! Then we used white crayons and water color….
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RT @afterschool4all: $0 for 21st CCLC. What happens next? The President's FY2026 budget proposal eliminated the only federal funding stream….
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RT @WVSAN: Young people are bravely sharing their stories this #YouthVoiceWeek—let's amplify them in the halls of Congress! Head to https:/….
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