Engage with Local Governments and City Leaders

The National Municipal Afterschool and Summer Learning Survey Report and Data Dashboard demonstrates the increased value that local elected officials place on afterschool and summer learning programs for addressing student needs.


Three briefs from the National League of Cities outline how city leaders can leverage afterschool and summer learning programs as strategies to improve public safety, workforce development, and college and career readiness in their communities.


This brief by the National League of Cities provides an overview of Community Learning Hubs as a strategy for pandemic recovery, and discusses how mayors, city council members, and other local elected officials can leverage their leadership, bully pulpit, and convening authority to bring together partners and create spaces that support the young people in their community.