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The Advantages of Afterschool Programs

The Advantages of AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 40% of students attending an afterschool program got better grades in reading and math Programs include a focus on academics, not just social and physical activities Regulan attendance made students more likely to make improvements BETTER CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Extra time in school spent in a more relaxed environment can promote better behavior Attendance may also improve, along with the likelihood Time at school becomes more normalized, encouraging good behavior of staying in school REDUCED RISKY BEHAVIORS Students who don't participate in afterschool activities are: Juvenile crime rates are highest between 3 and 4 pm-right when most schools let out 49% more likely to have tried drugs Kids are at a higher risk of being crime 37% more likely to become a teen parent victims between 2 and 6 pm IMPROVED HEALTH Physical activity is often a component of afterschool activities Aftenschool programs can also encourage good dietary choices This can help combat childhood obesity, which in the last 30 years has: x2 More than doubled in children x4 Quadrupled in adolescents IMPROVED SAFETY Aftenschool programs provide a safe place for students to be Many parents work and aren't able to be with their children when school lets out Concern over afterschool care makes parents miss an average of 8 days of work per year Provided by: 82nd Street Academics 82NDSTBLOGCOM Sounces: http://youth.gov/youth-topics/afterschool-programs/benefits-youth-families-and-communities http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm http://school.familyeducation.com/school-safety-month/safety/58295.html

The Advantages of Afterschool Programs

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Juvenile crime rates are highest between 3 and 4 pm—that’s right when most schools let out! See how afterschool programs can help reduce risky behaviors by setting your sights on this child care p...

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