TASC President Lucy N. Friedman issued a statement on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
"Children and families nationwide lost a true friend and champion with the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). Sen. Kennedy was a tireless advocate for education reform and introduced landmark legislation to grow the after-school workforce and support expanded learning opportunities. Thanks to Sen. Kennedy’s efforts, millions of children now have a safe and supervised place to go once the school day ends."