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Afterschool Alliance

Afterschool programs in Ohio keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors. Yet the unmet demand for Afterschool in Ohio is high.

America After 3PM

America After 3PM is a national survey of parents or guardians of school-aged children, screening 31,055 households and having 14,393 households completing in-depth interviews via an online survey using a blend of national consumer panels.

Afterschool Issues

Afterschool and summer learning programs can be a platform for a wide variety of subject areas. These are a number of current policy issues impacting afterschool and affecting federal funding that support programs throughout the United States.

“In our changing economy, millions of jobs are going unfilled due to the gap between the skills workers have and the experience employers need. Afterschool provides hands-on experience, exposure to career pathways, and develops essential skills to help us close this gap.” – Past NLC President and Cleveland City Councilman Matt Zone

Downloadable Resources:

  • Afterschool enrichment is more important now than ever. Young people need new and exciting places to re-engage and build relationships. Learn how to expand learning and support for students and their families in the Ohio Afterschool Network Report.

  • Summer programs have the ability to provide support that students need in order to accelerate their learning while also engaging community partners. Learn more by downloading Afterschool Alliance’s report here.

  • When schools, afterschool programs, and community partners work together, young people are better positioned to accelerate academically, socially, and emotionally. Download the Comprehensive Afterschool Programs report to learn the key principles afterschool providers follow.

Over a decade of research confirms that quality afterschool programs provide rich learning experiences for students, helping to narrow existing opportunity and achievement gaps, and position students toward a bright future as they move through school, career, and life.

Afterschool is a proven product; Afterschool programs are keeping students safe, inspiring them to learn, and supporting Ohio’s working families.