"In an op-ed in The Huffington Post, Randi Weingarten writes that districts across the country are adopting an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach for families in crisis by starting community schools -- neighborhood public schools that meet students' academic, enrichment, social, and health needs by coordinating partners and resources.

This national advocacy day, sponsored by the National Summer Learning Association, is a great opportunity to showcase your afterschool program and get the word out about the importance of summer learning. Host an event on June 21 or anytime during the summer!  

During this national showcase, summer learning programs will highlight how they work to:

"An annual philanthropic initiative of CVS Caremark, the CVS Caremark Community Grants program awards funds to nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that help children (under the age of 21) with disabilities lead full and independent lives, as well as programs that improve access to quality healthcare for the uninsured and underserved.

From TED.com is a talk by artist JR who "shows how a worldwide art project of giant posters of human faces is connecting communities, making change and turning the world Inside Out."

"Bored Detroit youth should have an easier time finding something to do this summer thanks to a new initiative launched Thursday morning. The Detroit Summer Learning Connection is an effort to promote summertime educational activities by teaching parents about the advantages of these experiences, assisting program providers and acting as a central clearinghouse for summer youth programming.