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Through these activities, TASC extends its impact far beyond program sites in New York City, reaching the hearts and minds of opinion makers: » "In exchange for this new funding, school districts must invest in programs that have been proven to work ... We know that more time in the classroom - in the form of longer school days, a longer school year, and after-school programs - also makes a difference." » "When I walk around the after-school program and see the excitement, I wish I was a kid in my school." » "I used the slogan 'Children First' to describe the city’s education reform work, and after-school programs definitely put our children first." |
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By creating high-quality programs, operating with fiscal restraint, and undertaking rigorous evaluation to document outcomes, TASC has influenced public policy as it relates to after-school. TASC continues to promote its vision by working with lawmakers to shape public initiatives that follow the successful TASC model and ensure that quality remains a priority.
TASC further advances the after-school field by building partnerships with state and regional organizations that share its mission, and through its involvement in lobbying and coalition building. As a member of New York State Afterschool Network (NYSAN), for example, TASC and its advocacy partners work directly with state agencies to positively influence regulations that affect after-school standards and funding. They rapidly disseminate research to providers and help them do a better job for kids by addressing areas of need or adopting promising practices. As a member of the Coalition for After-School Funding (CASF), TASC works with a statewide coalition of parents, children and more than 350 organizations to have an impact on policymakers and legislators in Albany.
In partnership with the Afterschool Alliance and allied after-school organizations across the nation, TASC works to expand federal funding for after-school programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, the only federal funding stream dedicated exclusively to after-school. Funding for the program grew from $1 million to $1 billion in five years, and is currently authorized at $2.5 million.
