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05/23/2025

Arc CEO Brad Lupien addresses the president’s proposed budget cuts, which eliminate funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the only federal source dedicated to supporting afterschool and summer programs.

Email your reps NOW at 3to6.co/congress. Tell Congress that for America!

05/19/2025

Arc was amplified! Our IV team took it took the next level at their Amplified Event 👏🏼 Our students showcased their incredible talents and really made Arc shine. Thank you to all the staff who worked hard to make this day special!

03/14/2023

Sacramento, we made it! Our students and staff are on the ground in the state’s capital to advocate for after school programs.

02/02/2023

Happy Black History Month! In previous years, Arc students have celebrated in many different ways. They presented research on their favorite historical figures, played Jeopardy with Black history facts, and organized a campus-wide event in collaboration with their school’s Black Student Union. Swipe to see pics ➡️

We can’t wait to see what’s happening for this year!

06/28/2022

At Arc Experience – proudly based in California, where a woman’s right to choose is still the law of the land, we want to EXPAND options for people, not limit them.

05/25/2022

An eventful day at LA City Hall for the students in Teens Advocating for Civic Action! We got to meet the , got a tour of City Hall, and most importantly, engaged in meaningful conversations about what it means to be leaders in our communities. The youth are not just the leaders of the future, they are the leaders of TODAY!

09/10/2021

I was a conscientious mask-wearer in California, I fixed my sights on June 15, the date our governor said business was getting back to normal. I was ready.

08/06/2021

Opportunity for arc staff members! You could win $500 for getting vaccinated within the next few weeks. Already vaccinated? You can win, too.

Learn more: https://arc-experience.com/vaccinelottery/

07/07/2021

California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance responds to the May Revise of Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Proposed Budget

04/13/2021

LAUSD staff have made their recommendation to extend the coming school year. School board members still have to vote on it.

04/08/2021

Creating Engaging Summer Learning Opportunities for High-School Youth - Our President & CEO Brad Lupien is one of the confirmed speakers at this workshop, happening tomorrow at 10am. Join us!

Register Here:

Workshop 1: Creative Solutions for Summer Staffing | Thu. April 1 @ 10:00am PT Workshop 2: How to Engage High School Youth in Summer Learning | Thu. April 8 @ 10:00am PT Workshop 3: Creative Solutions for Summer Staffing: Partnering with Higher Education and Pre-Service Teachers | Thu. April 22 @ 10...

04/07/2021

How can expanded learning be leveraged to support pandemic recovery, specifically for older youth who risk becoming disengaged from school and are at higher risk of developing anxiety and depression? Co-authored by Brad Lupien, our President & CEO, in partnership with Bobby Canosa-Carr, the Director of Secondary Education at The Accelerated Schools (TAS).

The aim of this commentary—released as part of a series on expanding learning partnerships and learning hubs in the context of the pandemic—is to provide actionable guidance for districts, schools, and expanded learning providers interested in best serving older youth. We seek to answer the ques...