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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.

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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 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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October 29, 2019

Pennsylvania Proclaims October as Bullying Prevention Month

New online toolkit helps students lead bullying prevention campaigns.

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October 24, 2019

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) Announces Entrepreneurial YouthHubs

The first of their kind in the state, YouthHubs build a broad-based, coordinated system of entrepreneurial programming for and by youth.

YouthHubs Press Release
October 24, 2019

Pennsylvania Capitol Lights Up for National Lights On Afterschool Celebrations

PSAYDN recognizes newly established entrepreneurial YouthHubs during the events.

LOA Celebrations Press Release
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April 1, 2020

During stay-at-home advisories, Pennsylvania Parents as Teachers’ affiliates continue to serve families through innovative outreach and technology tools. Read more: http://bit.ly/PAT-sd
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March 31, 2020

APRIL 2: @PSAYDN will join PA Humanities Council Teen Reading Lounge network to explore ways #OST leaders are using virtual youth programs & innovative engagement strategies. Read more & JOIN ONLINE: http://bit.ly/yd-sd @PAHumCouncil @PADeptofEd
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March 31, 2020

WEBINAR 4/1: Partnering with fathers intentionally, whether living with their children or not, is an important contributor to family wellbeing. This webinar will dig deeper into strategies for including and understanding dads. #fatherhood @NatlPAT @CSIU16 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5321100122403579405

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March 30, 2020

NEW! Free Virtual Workshops for English Language Development start tomorrow -- Stay engaged and gain new knowledge to inform your teaching of English learners.
From the ELD team @Center_Schools
Read more & register http://bit.ly/ELD-PD
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March 30, 2020

Matt Butensky, PA Foster Care Point of Contact, learned a school district has prepared 2 diplomas for a PA high school senior whose #adoption is about to be finalized -- the one previously ordered, and one with his new family name! @PADeptofEd @FamilyDsgnRes
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