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Benefits of Afterschool

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Afterschool programs support student growth and learning.

  • Regular participation in high-quality afterschool programs has been found to contribute to higher student achievement, including significant gains in standardized test scores, grades, and work habits.
  • Afterschool program participation increases engagement in school-day learning, resulting in higher school day attendance rates, an increased motivation to learn, and a decrease in problem behaviors, including fewer suspensions.
  • Afterschool programs help close the opportunity gap between high and low-income students, allowing all students access to the arts, sports, hands-on science and technology, and other enrichment activities that stimulate learning and build character.

Afterschool programs keep youth safe and reduce negative behaviors.

  • The hours from 3 pm to 6 pm are the hours of highest risk for youth to commit a crime or be a victim of a crime.
  • Afterschool program participation leads to a decrease in negative behaviors including a decline in the use drugs, alcohol, and participation in gang and other criminal activities, when compared to non-participating students.
  • A single day of in-patient treatment for an opioid dependency can cost almost as much as New York State pays to provide a year in an afterschool program for one at-risk student.

Afterschool programs help working families.

  • New York families pay an average of $11,128 per child for child care after school. New York State can fund high-quality afterschool programs for $1,500 per child.
  • Parents miss an average of eight days of work per year due to a lack of afterschool care. Decreased worker productivity related to parental concerns about afterschool care costs businesses up to $300 billion per year.

Read additional research about the benefits of afterschool programs here.

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We’re encouraged by the news that the federal government will release FY2025 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funds to states in the coming days. This long-overdue action will allow essential afterschool and summer programs to continue serving millions of children—including nearly 60,000 in New York—who rely on these safe, enriching spaces to learn, grow, and thrive.This is also a critical win for the youth development professionals who make these opportunities possible and for the families who depend on these programs for consistency, care, and support.We’re grateful to the bipartisan group of federal lawmakers who acted to ensure these funds would be released, responding to the call from families, educators, and communities across the country. Their support affirms the essential role that afterschool and summer programs play in helping young people succeed.This outcome reflects the strength of collective advocacy. We are especially thankful to the youth, families, program leaders, youth workers, community champions, and legislators who stepped up to protect these vital services. And, to the Afterschool Alliance for its steadfast leadership in mobilizing the field and keeping stakeholders informed—its role was central to making this result possible.While this decision brings critical stability for the current school year, the long-term future of 21st CCLC funding is still at risk. Ongoing attention and advocacy will be essential to ensure this vital support for children, families, and youth workers is not only maintained, but strengthened. As Congress moves into FY26 budget negotiations, the broad public and bipartisan support for these programs must be reflected in sustained, long-term investment. ... See MoreSee Less

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At Canalside, students explore summer learning outside school walls

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During Summer Learning Week, share this resource with families to further support summer learning for all! Resource Here ➡ summerlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/NSLA_FamilyGuide2023.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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$1.8M awarded to middle school out-of-school time programs

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24 states and DC file suit for withholding $7 billion of education funding that includes 21st CLCC's, a significant risk to afterschool and summer learning programs.Read more here: ... See MoreSee Less

24 states and DC file suit against Trump Administration over withholding of education funding

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Attend a Corporate Sponsorship Webinar tomorrow hosted by Youth INC. How exactly do you evolve your corporate sponsorship program to keep things fresh and most importantly to expand your revenue? Listen in tomorrow the 16th from 9:30-11:00am ET!Register Here: youthinc-usa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nvHNGGkWQSeqsXBRFBv_3w#/registration ... See MoreSee Less

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The @schoolmentalhealthnys is excited to present another free Summer Movie Night. Join July 18-20 for a free screening of Inside Out 2. By registering you will have access to watch Inside Out 2 for free during this time. Designed by the SMHRTCenter for children, families and caregivers, registrants will also receive guided questions and resources for families to discuss the movie and help children talk about their feelings.Register here: www.mentalhealthednys.org/events/ #SummerMatters #KeepKidsLearning #youthdevelopment #saveafterschool #movienight #familyengagement ... See MoreSee Less

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