MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Youth Company, Madison Out-Of-School Time and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway took part in a walking parade around the Capitol Thursday to highlight the importance of after-school programming.
Rhodes-Conway proclaimed Thursday “Lights on After School Day” in the city, coinciding with a nationwide day of celebration.
The day aims to recognize people who provide after-school care to young people in the community in addition to showcasing the importance of those programs.
“It’s such a critical service because it helps support learning for young people, but it also gives them a trusted place to go to make connections with other kids but also with adults and to help support their social and emotional learning,” the mayor said.
COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
