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This is Afterschool

Afterschool and summer learning programs can give kids and families the extra help they need to recover. From academic enrichment and fun, social activities to healthy meals and caring mentors who keep kids safe and supported while parents work. These programs are more important than ever for ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Sign our open letter to let school leaders know families need afterschool and summer learning programs.

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Afterschool is an essential partner in helping kids reach their full potential

Afterschool Gets Kids Excited About Learning

Afterschool programs spark greater interest in school and get kids excited about learning. In this video, a high school student describes how his afterschool program helped him learn to love reading and ignite his passion for filmmaking.

Afterschool Inspires Future Careers

Kids’ afterschool experiences can help them discover who they are and what they love to do. In this video, a college-bound student explains how her afterschool program inspired a love of music and teaching.

Afterschool Is a World of New Opportunities

Laticia Vacca, director of the C3 Afterschool Program in Stratford, Oklahoma, describes how afterschool exposes young people to enriching opportunities that help inspire future careers.

Afterschool programs help kids learn and grow

Afterschool is proven to help kids:

Get excited about learning
Make better decisions and learn healthy habits
Gain workforce skills

After going to afterschool programs:

69%
of students improve their homework completion and class participation.
62%
of students improve their behavior in class.
1 in 2
students improve their math and reading grades.

Take Action Now

All students should have access to the supports they need to learn. That includes help with academics, caring mentors who can support kids’ social-emotional well-being, meals, physical activity, transportation to and from programs, and affordable care while parents work.

Afterschool and summer learning programs in your area can help.

Urge your school to partner with local out-of-school time programs. Together, we can support young people forge their future.

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Sign our open letter to let school leaders know families need afterschool and summer learning programs.

Read the full letter and privacy policy