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From 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

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

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

July 2019

Fireworks Safety Month Heat Safety Awareness Month
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

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

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

November 2019

Safe Toys and Gifts Month Winter Safety Awareness Month
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

Press Releases

March 27, 2019

Afterschool and STEM Advocates Rally at Capitol, Introduce 2019 PA STEM Ambassadors

Advocates push for investments in preparing children and youth for future workforce needs, cite introduction of House Resolution on Afterschool Return On Investment.

Rally Capitol Press Release

March 15, 2019

2019 Afterschool and STEM Advocacy Day

Pennsylvania rally aims to make afterschool programs available to all.

Advocacy Day Press Release

March 15, 2019

Congressman Glenn Thompson Honored as 2019 Afterschool Champion

The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) recognized 15 champions including elected officials, practitioners, youth and organizations for innovation and excellence in afterschool and summer learning programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning and help working families.

2019 Afterschool Champion Press Release

November 20, 2017

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) Testifies at Joint House Policy Committee Hearing

Pennsylvania students in afterschool STEM programs gain critical workforce skills and interest in science careers

2019 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors Release

January 24, 2019

Center for Schools and Communities Launches Teaching with Primary Sources: The Power of Perspectives

New professional development program in partnership with Library of Congress

The Power of Perspectives Press Release

October 24, 2018

Pennsylvania Capitol “Lights Up” for National Lights On Afterschool Celebrations

Nearly 300 Pennsylvania events aim to make afterschool programs available to all

Lights On Afterschool Press Release