Why Afterschool Matters

Afterschool Access & Impact

Start here for the latest analysis on afterschool access gaps and the impact of afterschool programs.

Front page of Equitable Learning Recovery Report 2021

Take a close look at the summer of 2021 to learn how relief funds were used and the extent to which the funding enabled creative solutions to meet young people’s academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs.

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A series of Afterschool Access Snapshot 1-page briefs featuring statewide and regional data on afterschool access.

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Fact sheet with statistics and research on access to afterschool in Minnesota from our national partners at the Afterschool Alliance.

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This brief and the accompanying case studies highlights the impact that 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool programs are having for young people across Minnesota.

Why 21CCLC Matters: Afterschool Site Shares Impact of Funding

Videos featuring Minnesota programs delivering #AfterschoolSuccess for youth

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Key facts about afterschool access and public support

of MN Youth

42

Unmet demand for afterschool programs is 66% in 2025

For every young person enrolled in afterschool, approximately 2 are missing out. There are 311,873 young people in Minnesota who would be enrolled in an afterschool program if one were available to them.

of parents support

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87% of Minnesota’s parents support public funding of afterschool programs

Nearly 9 in 10 Minnesota parents agree that all young people deserve access to quality afterschool and summer programs and are in favor of public funding for afterschool opportunities.

Of low-income youth

53

Cost is the biggest barrier preventing participation.

53% of Minnesota parents cite programs being too expensive as the top barrier to enrolling their children in afterschool programs.

Explore more about why afterschool matters

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