2025 LOA
2025 Lights On Afterschool
#LightsOnAfterschool, the
nationwide celebration of Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning
Programs, is upon us! Mark your calendar for October
23 and sign
up to be part of the movement. Learn
more!
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive.
Celebrating the California Expanded Learning Leadership Awards Awardees!
Thursday, October 23, 2025; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The California AfterSchool Network,
California Department of Education, and System of Support for
Expanded Learning celebrated Lights On
Afterschool by recognizing leaders across
the state!
LOA Special Edition Fireside Chats with CA EXL Leadership Awardees
In this series of Fireside Chats, Heather Williams from the California AfterSchool Network is joined by Michael Funk, Director of the Expanded Learning Division of the California Department of Education (EXLD). This series of chats is with 2025 California Expanded Learning Leadership Awardees who were recognized this year during the annual Lights On Afterschool celebration.
A Project of the Afterschool Alliance
Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs.
Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. The following year 3,600 events took place. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting 1 million Americans and media coverage nationwide.
