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Lights on Afterschool

part of a national celebration of afterschool programs

Join us for a community conversation about out-of-school time – the value, the needs, and the opportunities.

Speaker
Shannon Teague
Assistant Director, Ohio Department of Education, Forward Focus Office

Panel Moderator
Anshawn Ivery
Principal of Garrett Morgan High School, Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Panelists
Dr. Anastasia Dimitropoulos
Director of the Schubert Center for Child Studies and Associate Professor of Psychology at Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Ethan Karp
President and CEO, MAGNET

Enisia Lee
Site Coordinator, Mansfield Middle School

Nancy Mendez
President and Chief Executive Officer, Starting Point

Who: If you’re wondering if you should come, you should! You’ll be among school, community, and philanthropic partners, advocates, policymakers, researchers, legislators, and members of a Greater Cleveland community who care about creating the best opportunities for kids.
What: Mingle, panel conversation, reception
Why: The purpose is to shine a light on the important work we all do to meet the needs of families across Northeast Ohio to help youth achieve their dreams. When: Thursday, October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: MAGNET, 1800 E 63rd St, Cleveland, OH 44103

Seats are limited. Tickets are required & free. Please register to attend near the top of the page.

Lights on Afterschool is part of Cleveland’s Thriving Youth Series

The Thriving Youth Series brings together professionals, students, and thought leaders in the field of out-of-school time programming. The series will empower and inspire participants to enhance their programs and make a lasting impact on youth development. The series is a collaboration between the City of Cleveland, Open Doors Academy, Starting Point, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance

Sponsor this Event

By sponsoring this event, you contribute to the advancement of out-of-school time thought-leadership and collaboration, ensuring that our programming remains at the cutting edge. Your support benefits all scholars involved and creates valuable opportunities for growth.

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