Making Afterschool an Election Issue
During presidential election cycles in particular, voters’ concerns are brought to the forefront ofthe public debate and discussed widely in the media. But what concerns will be raised? Whose voices will be heard? What willthe candidates and pundits choose to care about and talk about? It is the voices of people in local communitiesthat drive candidates' campaigns.
If you are facing an election in your community, now is the time to tell the candidates: “I support afterschool, and I vote!”
Whether you have the time and resources to run a coordinated, multi-pronged afterschool issue campaign or you are just looking for some ideas on how to raise the profile of afterschool during election season, this kit can inform your planning, help you assess what you can undertake and hopefully make your job easier.
Check out the link below, which includes a number of resources and getting active in your community and urging candidates to make afterschool an issue. Resources include ways to reach out to the media and key audiences, rules of engagement for nonprofits in an election year, and the following toolkits for advocates and cadidates alike:
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| Campaign Toolkit | Candidate's Guide to Afterschool |
