The Power of Afterschool MAKING THE CASE FOR AFTERSCHOOL INVESTMENTS IN MINNESOTA

Young people need equal access to learning afterschool; we must close the race- and income-based opportunity gap Source: 2013 Minnesota Student Survey data, presented by Minnesota Compass. Older (5-12 th grade) students participating in out-of-school activities 3x a week, by race and income

Afterschool inspires learning Youth who participate in high-quality afterschool programs improve their “ABCs”: A ttendance B ehavior C ore Academics Are these effects “meaningful”? Compared to other effect sizes, we can say “yes.” Aspirin on heart disease, significant effect =.03 Early child care & math achievement, significant effect = Class size reductions on math achievement, significant effect =.23 Source: Durlak, Weissberg, and Pachan (2010). American Journal of Community Pyschology. Youth outcomes identified in meta-analysis of afterschool programs: Outcomes# of Studies Significant Effects Self perceptions School Achievement School Attendance Positive social behaviors350.3 School bonding Problem behaviors420.26

Afterschool narrows the achievement gap Source: Pierce, K.M., Auger, A. and Vandell, D.L (2013)

Afterschool supports young people on the path to college and careers Afterschool programs… Build the 21 st Century skills employers need, such as collaboration, persistence, and initiative. Provide young people with new experiences that expand their aspirations and connect them to caring adults and mentors. Source: “Supporting Social and Emotional Development Through Quality Afterschool Programs” (2015). American Institutes for Research.

Afterschool keeps young people safe Source: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids. (2003). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Afterschool supports working families Source: America After 3PM: Afterschool Programs in Demand (2014). Afterschool Alliance.

We know afterschool works – it’s time to step up our investment Minnesota previously invested in afterschool, but now has no dedicated funding.

The unmet demand for afterschool is clear Source: Minnesota Out-of-school time primary funding streams: Fiscal Year Minnesota Department of Education. The federal afterschool funding that Minnesota receives through the 21 st CCLC program can only cover 1/3 of the funding request it receives – resulting in about 33,000 youth not served.