Talk to policymakers

Meeting with a representative? Here are tools to help you make the case for afterschool!

The afterschool and summer learning field needs active champions and the support of policymakers at the local, state, and federal level! Maybe you’re looking to put afterschool and summer STEM on the radar of a candidate during election season; meet with a member of Congress on Capitol Hill or in their home office; or host a site visit. Whatever you choose, get prepared with these resources.

Talking Points

Research-based talking points that improve public understanding and increase support for key reforms.

Say this, not that

Some common arguments used by advocates are actually unproductive—learn what to say instead.

Policy background

Current legislation, issues, and trends at the federal, state, and local level.

New - Elevator speech: Reframed

Even a 30-second pitch is a powerful opportunity to make the case.

Framing cards

Printable reference for all of the values and metaphors included in our recommended framing strategies.

Tell your program's story

Provide concrete understanding of how learning happens in afterschool and summer STEM programs.

Talk to policymakers

Meeting with a representative? Here are tools to help you make the case for afterschool!

Talking Points

Say this, not that

Policy background

New - Elevator speech: Reframed

Framing cards

Tell your program's story

Fact sheets

Students learn more with afterschool STEM

How can we tinker, explore, and experiment our way to tomorrow?

Citizen science: Activating STEM learning out of school