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The Chattanoogan.com: Afterschool Alliance Names James McKissic As Afterschool Advocate
The Afterschool Alliance announced on Thursday that James McKissic, chief operating officer of Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has been selected to serve as a 2011-2012 Afterschool Ambassador.
He is one of just 20 local leaders from 17 states chosen for the honor this year. Each ambassador will continue directing or supporting a local afterschool program while also serving a one-year Afterschool Ambassador term organizing public events, communicating with policy makers, and building support for afterschool programs.
“Quality afterschool programs are invaluable to students, families and communities,” said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant.
These programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire students to learn. But in Washington, D.C. and all across the country, the afterschool programs that families rely on are being threatened by budget cuts and efforts to divert afterschool funds to other programs. We need to spread the word about the urgent need to make opportunities to attend afterschool programs available to all children who need them.
"James will bring great skill and energy to that work in his role as an Afterschool Ambassador. I look forward to working with him to build even stronger support for afterschool programs among parents, business and community leaders, lawmakers and others,” he said.
“I am delighted to have this chance to help increase support for afterschool programs, which give students opportunities to explore their interests and give parents the security that comes with knowing that their children are safe and supervised, with engaging, educational activities after the school day ends,” said Mr. McKissic.
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