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<br />8A <br />;:- 1ge 6 <br /> <br />LEAGUE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT PADILLA ON <br />AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS <br /> <br />Los Angeles Council Member Alex Padilla, Immediate Past President of the League, pro- <br />vided this message to his city colleagues: <br /> <br />Dear Colleagues: <br /> <br />We have a tremendous opportunity to expand after-school programs through the distribu- <br />tion of funding through After School Education and Safety (ASES) funds. <br /> <br />My parents never finished high school, and they knew they wanted a different experience for <br />me. I attended Los Angeles public schools and it was because of the patience, support, and <br />personal attention I received from teachers and staff at my schools that I was put on a path to <br />academic success and developed a lifelong love of learning. <br /> <br />I know that many of us share similar stories and that many of us are fighting to ensure that <br />future generations have the educational opportunities they need for success. <br /> <br />I have seen first-hand the benefits of after-school programs and worked to expand my city's <br />LA's BEST after-school program to 16 schools in my district. Studies show that after-school <br />programs not only help students learn, they also keep them safe during the crucial hours <br />between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. <br /> <br />I want all students to have access to a quality after-school program. I am continuing to <br />work to expand after-school programs in Los Angeles and urge you to do the same in your <br />community. To learn more about this opportunity, go to www.act4afterschool.net. a gateway to <br />information on ASES and how to work with community members and the school district to <br />bring after-school programs to your community. <br /> <br />Strong community partnerships make strong after-school programs, and ASES is a great <br />opportunity for city leaders to help schools and community organizations work together to <br />provide quality after-school programs for the youth they serve. Our young people deserve all <br />the support we can provide for them, so let's proVide them with after-school programs. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Alex Padilla <br />Immediate Past President, League of California Cities <br />Los Angeles City Counalmember <br /> <br />PAGE 6 . PRIORITY FOCUS <br /> <br />Visit the League'S OffIcial Webslte-www.cacities.org <br />