 This report is sponsored by Afterschool Alliance. A million people are rallying for afterschool as part of the 24th annual Lights on Afterschool, organized by the Afterschool Alliance. The event shines a light on the many ways afterschool programs engage children and youth by making learning fun and providing educational and enriching activities. Afterschool programs are especially important as students recover from the pandemic, but funding shortfalls have left nearly 25 million kids without the afterschool programs their parents want for them. Quality afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give parents peace of mind.