Our Publications

2009
Funding to Support Summer Programs: Lessons from the Field
Partnership for Children and Youth
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2009
Investments in Summer Learning | National Summer Learning Association
A scan of public funding for summer programming in California. Prepared for the Partnership for Children and Youth.
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2009
Report to the Community
Partnership for Children and Youth
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2008
Filling the Gap: Funding Strategies for California’s After School Programs
Partnership for Children and Youth
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2008
Supporting Student Success through the Mental Health Services Act: The Community Schools Approach
Partnership for Children and Youth
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Media Releases

07.29.2010 Los Angeles CA
Senators Mark DeSaulnier and Gil Cedillo Visit Summer Enrichment Program to Bring Attention to Crucial Learning Opportunities for Low-Income Children
Legislators and Professor on State Legislative Task Force on Summer and Intersession Enrichment to Visit LA’s BEST Summer Programming
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06.21.2010 Gilroy CA
Summer Enrichment Program Provides Crucial Learning Opportunities for Gilroy Children
Super Power Summer Camp leverages combined resources of the school district and partnering community-based organizations to meet the needs of Gilroy children even in tough economic times.
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e-Newsletter

08.25.2010
Advocacy Update | SB 798 and AB 2178: Please Send Letters of Support ASAP
SB 798 (DeSaulnier) and AB 2178 (Torlakson) Headed for the Governor’s Desk
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08.17.2010
Federal Policy Update | Response to Senate Appropriations 21st CCLC Action
Partnership for Children and Youth Responds to U.S. Senate Appropriations Action on 21st CCLC Program
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08.12.2010
SB 798 Update : NSLA Convention Registration
SB 798 Passes Assembly Appropriations | Attend the National Summer Learning Association’s Conference, November 9-10
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08.03.2010
Summer Learning Updates : Step Up High School Summit
The Case Against Summer Vacation | Senators Mark DeSaulnier and Gil Cedillo of the Summer Task Force Visit Leo Politi Elementary in Los Angeles | UPDATE: SB 798 (DeSaulnier) Goes to Assembly Appropriations August 4
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07.22.2010
California Community Schools Advocacy Network (CCSAN) e-Newsletter
Support Senate Bill 1357 | DIPLOMA Act (S.3595) Introduced by US Senators Brown and Sanders | Sign Onto a Nationwide ESEA Reauthorizaton Support Letter
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07.07.2010
Please Support AB 1876 : FRAC Report on Summer Food
AB 1876 (Torlakson) Heads to the Governor’s Desk for Consideration | California Children Missing Out on Meals During Summer Months
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06.10.2010
CNR Call-In Days : WIB Funding : Summer Meal Webinar : MOCHA
Advocate for a Meaningful and Effective Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill | Possible Funding and Staffing Source for After School and Summer Programs | Help your Kids Power Up with Physical Activity and Healthy Eating! | Trainings for Standards-Based Art Programming
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06.04.2010
California Community Schools Advocacy Network (CCSAN) e-Newsletter
Chronic Absence Update | Federal School-based Health Center (SBHC) Grant Program
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06.02.2010
AB 1025 Fingerprint Requirement : Support SB 798 and AB 1876
Delay for AB 1025 Fingerprint Requirement | Write Letters of Support for After School and Summer Enrichment Legislation
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05.25.2010
Summer Learning : Richmond Summit June 3-4 : ASAPconnect : Whole-school Guide
Summer Learning and Wellness Month Proposed | National Summer Learning Day 2010 | Summit on Children and Youth June 3-4 | ASAPconnect is Hiring | Youth in the Middle Guide
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04.29.2010
Critical Update: ASES and 21st CCLC Attendance Tracking
After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) will both be reviewed to ensure grantees/sites are reaching at least 85-100% of targeted attendance.
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