Why Afterschool Matters
Why Afterschool Matters
Afterschool In South Dakota
Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. While South Dakota is home to more than 300 afterschool programs, the demand for programs exceeds available spaces. In fact, 1 in 3 South Dakota children (34 percent) who are not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if it were available. That’s more than 42,000 children who are missing out on opportunities to participate in programming that supports their development academically, socially and economically.
Afterschool In South Dakota
Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. While South Dakota is home to more than 300 afterschool programs, the demand for programs exceeds available spaces. In fact, 1 in 3 South Dakota children (34 percent) who are not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if it were available. That’s more than 42,000 children who are missing out on opportunities to participate in programming that supports their development academically, socially and economically.
South Dakota After 3PM
Your support is advancing afterschool and summer programs in South Dakota
Benefits
99% of parents are satisfied with their child’s overall afterschool program experience
Demand
For every child in an afterschool program in South Dakota, 2 more children are waiting to get in
Challenges
32% of South Dakota parents report that afterschool programs are not available in their community
Support
South Dakota parents are overwhelmingly in favor of public funding for afterschool programs
Summer
There are 33,126Â children who are not in a summer program, but would be enrolled if a program were available to them
STEM
There are 14,329 children with STEM learning opportunities in afterschool programs
South Dakota After 3PM
Your support is advancing afterschool and summer programs in South Dakota
Benefits
99% of parents are satisfied with their child’s overall afterschool program experience
Demand
For every child in an afterschool program in South Dakota, 2 more children are waiting to get in
Challenges
32% of South Dakota parents report that afterschool programs are not available in their community
Support
South Dakota parents are overwhelmingly in favor of public funding for afterschool programs
Summer
Thereare 33,126 children (28%) who are not in a summer program, but would be enrolled if a program were available to them
STEM
There are 14,329 children with STEM learning opportunities in afterschool programs.
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Summer Learning
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STEM In Afterschool
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Accelerated Learning: COVID Response
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