CAN is Committed to Equity and Justice. We stand in solidarity and celebrate Pride Month every June to honor the LGBTQ+ community’s triumphs, present struggles, and the ongoing fight for equality. Additionally, the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California highlight that quality programs create an environment in which students experience values that embrace diversity and equity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, income level, national origin, physical ability, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. As leaders in our field, we seek to support these conditions for children, families, OST professionals, and communities. Download CAN’s Quality System.

The interesting intersection between Pride, Juneteenth, and the Black experience highlights that ”Marginalized identities don’t exist in a vacuum, no one holds just one predominant identity, and activism doesn’t encompass just a singular cause.”  Once we understand that the intersection of identities presents us with an opportunity to view the world through a more robust lens and to partner together in the fight for equality, we will be one step closer to actualizing a truly liberated and free society. Learn more. 

• 23 Pride Month Ideas and Activities You Can Use to Celebrate at Work. Learn More. 
• The Trevor Project provides digital support for LGBTQ+ young adults facing mental health crises.
• Honor the historic independence from slavery in the United States with joyous celebrations across the Golden State. Learn More
• Explore Juneteenth educational resource videos via PBS Learning. Learn More

As we kick off the Summer season, keep the spirit of curiosity alive this summer and explore how learning exists in everyday activities. “We believe that when kids continue learning during the summer, they are healthier, safer, and more prepared for the school year ahead.” The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) works to ensure all of America’s students, regardless of background, income, or zip code, can access and benefit from a high-quality summer learning experience every year. Below are resources to support summer learning experiences:

• NSLA’s Knowledge Center – a Hub of Resources to Support Learning – Access Resources 
• NSLA Offers Digital Learning Resources to Underserved K-12 Students with AT&T’s Achievery. Learn More
• Summer Learning with PBS Media: Find resources that encourage students in grades 6-12 to spend the summer asking questions, spinning stories, and exploring all the ways learning can be fun. Learn More.