Seattle was one of 27 cities showcased in a new report from the National League of Cities with funding from the Wallace Foundation. Seattle and 26 other cities were described as reaching an “advanced stage” in developing citywide out-of-school time systems, which include committed leadership from the mayor, city council, schools, community and out-of-school leaders; multi-year planning; reliable information; expanding participation and a commitment to quality. The report noted gains in academic outcomes, school attendance and graduation rates for students participating in high-quality afterschool programs. For more information see this Web site.