Lights On Afterschool Highlights Youth Celebrations Across Pennsylvania
Virtual events amplify youth voices; focus on STEM, wellness, and more.
Read MoreFrom the latest research findings and expert spokespersons to media demonstrations and B-roll, Center for Schools and Communities is your premier media resource for afterschool and summer learning, bullying prevention, school emergency planning, environmental education, youth development, equity and social justice, family support, child injury prevention, school safety, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning, youth violence prevention, school-community partnerships, social and emotional learning (SEL), among others.
We participate in national awareness campaigns and safety observances. Do not miss an opportunity to inform parents and caregivers with timely reminders, tips and event information. Ideas for stories and photo opportunities are below.
Because when it comes to improving outcomes for schools and communities, we’re all in this together!
Editorial Calendar
April 2019
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
1-7 National Window Safety Week
3 National Walking Day
8-15 National Enforcement Mobilization 22-26 National Playground Safety Week
1-7 National Window Safety Week
3 National Walking Day
8-15 National Enforcement Mobilization 22-26 National Playground Safety Week
May 2019
Bicycle Safety Month
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Foster Care Month
National Water Safety Month
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
7 National Foster Care Day
7 National Teacher Day 8 Bike to School Day 12-18 National Prevention Week 18-24 National Safe Boating Week 20-26 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Foster Care Month
National Water Safety Month
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
7 National Foster Care Day
7 National Teacher Day 8 Bike to School Day 12-18 National Prevention Week 18-24 National Safe Boating Week 20-26 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
June 2019
Child Passenger Safety Month
National Safety Month
17-23 Hydration and Youth Sports Safety
23 National Hydration Day
24-30 Open Water Safety
17-23 Hydration and Youth Sports Safety
23 National Hydration Day
24-30 Open Water Safety
July 2019
Fireworks Safety Month
Heat Safety Awareness Month
UV Safety Month
8-14 ATV Safety
31 National Heatstroke Prevention Day
UV Safety Month
8-14 ATV Safety
31 National Heatstroke Prevention Day
August 2019
Back to School Safety Month
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
5-11 School Zone Safety
12-18 Distracted Driving
14 - Sep 2 National Enforcement Impaired/Drug-Impaired Driving
26 - Sep 1 Safety Around Pets
5-11 School Zone Safety
12-18 Distracted Driving
14 - Sep 2 National Enforcement Impaired/Drug-Impaired Driving
26 - Sep 1 Safety Around Pets
September 2019
Baby Safety Month
Home and Sports Eye Safety Month
National Preparedness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
15-21 Child Passenger Safety Week
15-21 National Farm Safety and Health Week
21 National Seat Check Saturday
National Preparedness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
15-21 Child Passenger Safety Week
15-21 National Farm Safety and Health Week
21 National Seat Check Saturday
October 2019
National Child Safety and Prevention Month
National Crime Prevention Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
2 National Walk to School Day
6-12 National Fire Prevention Week
7 Child Health Day
13 Home Fire Drill Day
20-25 National School Bus Safety Week
20-26 National Teen Driver Safety Week
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
2 National Walk to School Day
6-12 National Fire Prevention Week
7 Child Health Day
13 Home Fire Drill Day
20-25 National School Bus Safety Week
20-26 National Teen Driver Safety Week
November 2019
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Winter Safety Awareness Month
18-24 National Teens Don’t Text and Drive Week
18-24 National Teens Don’t Text and Drive Week
December 2019
Sledding Safety Sledding Safety
9-15 Winter Travel Safety
16-22 Toy Safety and Recalls
16-22 Toy Safety and Recalls
Press Releases
October 22, 2020
September 16, 2020
Million Girls Moonshot Comes to Pennsylvania! State’s Afterschool Network Joins Nationwide Effort To Close the Gender Gap in STEM
Tech and philanthropic leaders launch collective impact initiative to work with afterschool programs in Pennsylvania and nationwide to increase diversity and equity in science, technology, engineering and math.
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May 21, 2020
Pennsylvania Youth Hold Town Hall with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman
Student-led virtual event aims to address concerns about COVID-19, schools and afterschool programs.
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March 11, 2020
PSAYDN Announces 2020 Afterschool Champions
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) recognizes eight program leaders, two organizations, two elected officials and two youth groups for innovation and excellence in afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning and help working families.
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February 27, 2020
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) Announces 2020 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors
Program helps develop STEM policy leaders in Pennsylvania and recognizes 28 members of the third cohort.
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January 20, 2020
The Center for Schools and Communities Announces Its MLK Yearlong Service Project with the Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church in Harrisburg
Center for Schools and Communities staff will join hundreds of thousands of volunteers across America in making the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday a day of service.
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