U.S. Department of Education to Host Engage Every Student Summit

On Tuesday, July 16, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will host the 2024 Engage Every Student Summit in Washington, D.C. In addition to recognizing this year's Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions, the summit will convene youth, state, and local school leaders; state and city elected officials; afterschool and summer learning program providers; and advocates. The summit will showcase bright spots and their impacts in out-of-school time and provide attendees with an array of opportunities for learning, exploration, and networking.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten will participate in a fireside chat during the closing session of the summit.

Engage Every Student was launched by Secretary Cardona in July 2022 and is a bold call-to-action to provide high-quality, out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child or youth who wants to participate. Increasing access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs is a core component of the Biden-Harris Administration's Improving Student Achievement Agenda. And through the American Rescue Plan, schools, communities, and states have had access to additional funding to further support high-quality expanded learning programs and the well-being and academic growth of millions of students. The Engage Every Student initiative is a partnership between the Department, the Afterschool Alliance, the School Superintendents Association, the National League of Cities, the National Summer Learning Association, and the National Comprehensive Center at Westat.

Learn more about Engage Every Student and find resources for all non-profit organizations and city municipalities to move towards expanding access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.