Power of 3:00 Afterschool Stories
Below are 10 stories from afterschool program staff, students, guardians, and school administrators that were shared with state Assemblymembers and Senators in Albany throughout the month of March.
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School's Out Make it Count had over 500 attendees!!! We had a blast networking and catching up with colleagues throughtout the state. #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmpowerYouth #thankyou
Thank you for another amazing year of Community School's Conference! See you in 2026 #EmpowerYouth #thankyou #ProfessionalDevelopment
The President’s budget proposes eliminating dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. 1 in 5 children may lose their programs nationwide. Join us in telling Congress #AfterschoolWorks
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It was great to see our friends from Quality Stars NY and Aspire at Empower Youth Success!
North Albany Middle School students gave an inspiring panel discussion during lunch to community schools leaders. Hearing from youth is a highlight of our conference!
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is an important time to celebrate and thank those who work with young people during out-of-school hours—but let's keep it going!![]()
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🌟 Recognition is powerful, but real change comes through advocacy. 🌟![]()
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💡 What can we do beyond this week?![]()
✔ Support job quality—Afterschool professionals deserve fair wages, professional development, and workplace support.![]()
✔ Advocate for funding—High-quality programs require strong investment in the workforce.![]()
✔ Keep showing appreciation—A simple “thank you” or word of encouragement can make a huge difference.![]()
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Afterschool professionals are the heart of afterschool. Let’s make sure they feel valued—not just this week, but all year long.![]()
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For more ways to show show appreciation for your staff and colleauges, get involved at naaweb.org/page/AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek #APAW #HeartOfAfterschool
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
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