On March 20th, several students and Alvaro Cortes, Senior Executive Director of LAUSD’s Beyond the Bell, spoke out against the proposed elimination of federally funded after school programs during an interview with FOX TV (KTTV-LA). Taking away after school funding is no different than cutting into the heart of the youth’s academic success and real-world experience preparation. Thank you, Beyond the Bell for using your voice, and speaking your truth to #SaveAfterSchool.