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 ReleaseFrom 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 24, 2018
October 15, 2018
Pennsylvania Proclaims October as Bullying Prevention Month
New online tool helps parents, schools and communities address bullying
Bullying Prevention Month Press Release
May 9, 2018
National Experts Gather in Harrisburg for Social and Emotional Learning Conference
Cite research on how SEL transforms students, schools and communities
SEL Conference Press Release
May 2, 2018
Afterschool Advocates Rally Capitol, Call for Program Support
As unmet demand for programs continues to rise, stakeholders meet in Harrisburg
Afterschool Advocates Press Release
April 24, 2018
Program Results in a 22% Reduction of Child Abuse and Neglect
New study indicates that large-scale implementation of the Parents as Teachers home visiting results in a 22 percent reduction of child abuse and neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect Press Release
March 2, 2018
Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors Named – Shaping the Future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Policy in Commonwealth
Program develops STEM education policy leaders in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania STEM Press Release