Youth advocacy group honors Eide for after-school program support

OLYMPIA– A youth advocacy group has highlighted Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, as an Afterschool Hall of Fame Champion for her efforts as a state leader in helping kids learn and stay safe — even after the school day is over.

School’s Out Washington, a training, leadership and advocacy group supporting after-school programs for Washington students, cites Eide’s leadership in successfully passing legislation and securing funding to begin or expand 56 programs across the state for kids after school. Eide will be presented with the group’s Afterschool Hall of Fame Champion award Oct. 18 at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.

“Sen. Eide’s passion and commitment to securing success for after-school makes her a true champion, and we’re honored to present her with the award this year,” said Janet Frieling with School’s Out Washington.

A member of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee and the Senate floor leader, Eide authored Senate Bill 5841 last session. The measure directed $3 million in funding to new or expanded after school programs.

“I’m honored that School’s Out Washington chose me for this award,” Eide said, “but the work being done every day by caring volunteers and teachers is what really makes these programs work.”

In addition to her work in the Senate, Eide serves with numerous education advocacy groups, and was selected as the 2006 Education Champion by the League of Education Voters.

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