Mobilize

The afterschool and summer learning field needs active champions and the support of policymakers at the local, state, and federal level! Maybe you’re looking to put afterschool and summer STEM on the radar of a candidate during election season; meet with a member of Congress on Capitol Hill or in their home office; host a site visit; or write an op-ed in a media outlet your policymaker reads. Whatever you choose, get prepared with these resources.

Talk to Policymakers

Policy Background

Current legislation, issues, and trends at the federal, state, and local level.

Elevator Pitch

These examples illustrate how to reframe a brief pitch about your work to maximize your framing effectiveness.

Afterschool STEM Factsheet

This factsheet illustrates the importance of engaging youth in afterschool STEM. Use it to prepare for meetings with policymakers or print it off and leave it with the policymaker after your meeting.

Election Toolkit: Making the Case for Afterschool STEM

The resources in this toolkit will help you spark conversations about afterschool with candidates for office in your local community or state.

Sample Materials

Make a Presentation

A collection of individual slides you can sprinkle into your own presentation.

Media

A collection of sample editorials.

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