On March 10th, 2025, the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy (NICRP), Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN), and Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) hosted the “Lightbulbs for Legislators” event during Education Day at the seventh biennial Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature. Legislators were invited to learn about the importance of afterschool programming in Nevada and visit with resources and families from all over the state.
The purpose of Children’s Week is to represent Nevada’s Children and help strengthen families in different areas. Each day of Children’s Week had a designated theme related to the overall well-being of Nevada’s children: Education/Pre K/Out of School Time; Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Safety; Mental Health Focus; and Physical Wellness. Legislators were provided daily handouts and newsletter blasts connected to the day’s theme.
During the event, four NAN Nevada Flight Crew Members provided public comment on the importance of STEM opportunities in afterschool programming!
