On October 16th, the After School Alliance released the America After 3pm report which ranks California number one in the nation for after school. The release was announced in a press release by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Arnold Schwarzenegger applauded California’s number one ranking in an audio press release. In addition, the release was highlighted in Los Angeles during an event with Beyond the Bell featuring Executive Director of the After School Alliance, Jodi Grant and Superintendent Torlakson, who took a tour of LA’s Beyond the Bell program. View a video of the event. 

America After 3PM is a national household survey that assesses participation, access, public support for after school, and family satisfaction with after school programs. Based on their findings, California is ranked number one in the nation in after school! Access the America After 3pm report.