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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
, October 29, 1999
Dear friends of afterschool programs:
Enclosed you will find the public polling slides I presented hlst week at the National'
Academy of Sciences meeting on afterschool programs. Plea~e feel free to disseminate.',
and share them with your colleagues. We believe they show a compelling need for
, afterschool programming for our young people.,
Ihave also·asked my st~ffto put these slides on the U.S. Department of Education's
website. You will be able to find ,them at the 21 st Century Community Leaming Center
site in about a month's time. In addition, as 'you think about afterschool programs and
would like more information, here are some maferials available currently on the U.S.
, Department of Education's website http://www.pfie.ed.gov/ and the 2P' Century site
http://www.ed.gov/officesIOERI/21stCCLCI tha~ can be useful to you:.'
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Bringing Education to. the Afterschool Hours "
Safe and Smart: Making Aft.erschool Programs Work for Kids'
Keeping Schools Open as Community'Learning Centers.
Give Us Wings, Let Us Fly"
If you would like hard copies, you can order these materials by calling toll free 1-877
4ED-PUBS.'
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We would like to collaborate with your'afterschool endeavors. Please 40 not hesitate to
call Adriana de Kanter at 202/40 1-3132.
Yours sincerely,'
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Terry K. Peterson
Counselor to the Secr~tary
Enclosure
600 INDEPENDENCE AVE .• S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20202
Our mi~sion is to ensureequal access 10 education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation.
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WHY AFTERSCHOOL
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�THERE IS
O:VERWHELMING
SUPPORT FOR
AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAMS
The voting public, parents, school
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officials, and youth
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�THE PUBLIC WANTS AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS
Overwhelmirigly, voters favor providing school-based
enrichment programs during after school hours in their
own community. Support 'remains unchanged when .
referred to as making daily after school programs
available to all children.
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*Do you favor or oppose making daily after school
, programs available to all children?
*Do you favor or oppose providing school-based enrichment
programs during after school hours in your community?
120%
120%
I±l Don't know
o Somewhat oppose
100%
II] Strongly oppose
,0 Somewhat favor'
1000/0
• Strongly favor
80%
80%"
60%
60%
40%'-
40%
20%
20%
0%
0%
• Asked of only halfthe resPondents
�Adults overwhelmingly favor providing daily
afterschool programs from 3-6 pm for children in
both their· communities and nationwide.
Now let me read you a program which some people have recommended implementing. This program
. would take place during afterschool hours five days a week from 3pm to 6pm to provide children with fun,
enriching learning opportunities that extend beyond school's traditional academic style, that challenge
them, and that give them more individualized attention. Having heard this description would you favor or
oppose providing this program ... to children in your community or to all children?
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90%
90%
80%
All Children
Children in
Your
Community
60%
400/0
20%
0%
II
Strongly Favor
0
Favor
11 Strongly oppose II Oppose
*Split Sampled Questions -- Each question asked to only half of respondents.
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Lake Snell Perry & AssociateslThe T(1rrance Group
�'Not only do voters
thi~k
there is a need for an
organized activity, but eight out of ten voters believe
: afterschool programs are a necessity. A st~ong
majority (59 percent) strongly believe afterschool
programs are a necessity for .their community .
. Still.thinking about afterschool programs, would you say that afterschool programs
are a necessity for your community? Is that strongly or not so strongly yes/no?
120%~i------------~--------~
1000/0
Don't Know
20/0
N011%~
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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�SCHOOL OFFICIALS WANT
AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS
• 84 percent of elementary school
principals believe children in·their
communities need supervision
before and after school and two-thirds
.believe the schools should offer
the afterschool activities (Sour~e: NAESP, 1988).
• Over half of teachers singled out ~
"children who' are left on their own
after school" as the primary
explanation for students' difficulties
in c las s (Source: 1994 Harris Poll).
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�.Local and State OfficialsWant Quality
. Afterschool Programming.
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Ol1e of 5 top recommendations of the
1998 United States Conference of Mayors' ..
. National Summit..
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One of 3 priorities of Governor Carper,
the 1999 Chairman of the
National· Governor's Association.
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�What Parents Want in
Afterschool Programs?
.• 95 percent wanted
technology and
computers~
• 91 percent wanted .art, .
music, and. dra~a.·
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• 90 percent favored basic
skills (minority families).
• 90 percent wanted
community service
(middle school parents).
-Source: The National Opinion Research Center, 1997.
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WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS IN AN
,',', AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM'
• When safety andcollflictresolution activities
were included in this questionin,1999, the voting p~blic
"identifie.d 'as important;,'
- providing 'children with a safe place to go (930/0) , '
, -~,,""pfo,viding'tutoringand h~mework help (88%) ,
. ,- providiI1gstructured, adult'supervision (87%)
'- teaching ways to resolve conflict ,with other young
'people(86%) ,
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as the major activities for an afterschool program. ,
Source: Lake, Snell, PerrylTarrance Group, ,1999
�High School Youth in Afterschool
Programs Are At Least 5 totO Perce,nt
More Likely to:
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•. Attend a cultural event or visit a· museum in the past month
• Say they love school or like school a lot
• . Put their best effort into their school work .
• Believe being a good student is important
• Have teach~rs they feel close to
• Had a teacher who changed their life
• Understandihe courses they need to take
• Aim high and have big ambitions
• Say their school is preparing them very well for college
• Plan on continuing their education after gradu~tion
• Be very confident about their group of friends
Source: Shell ~ducation Poll, 1999
�Effective Schools' , '
Use Afterschool
Programs
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. In Maryland, researchers found that the ...
.. more successful schools were seeing consistent
'academ~c gain's as a 'result of extended day programs.
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I~bigh-performing, high poverty schools,
86, percent of the schools extended tim,e for r,eading
, and, 66 percent eJtended time in mathematics.
�RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SETTINGUp·
AFTERSCHOOL·
PROGRAMS·
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�Voters place the burden on school districts and parents' groups
.to set up afterschool programs in their communities. Almost a
third of voters point to school districts, while a quarter of voters
point to, parents. These options are trailed by local government,
commun~ty organiz~tions, and in'dividual schools.
Of the followi'ng, who do you think should be responsible for setting up afterschool
, programs in your community?
School Districts
30 %
'Parents' Groups
Local Gov.
. ,Community Orgs.
Individ. Schls
Churches
~usinesses
Fed. Gov.
State Gov.
Cultural Insts.
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150/0
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25%
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�There has been a sharp increase over the course of the past
year in the number of voters who believe it is the school
.districts· responsibility to set up afterschool programs. In
1998, school districts ranked fourth, preceded by parents'
groups, community organizations, and local government.
Of the following, who do you think should be responsible for setting up afterschool
programs in your community?
School Districts
Churches
30%
15%
Businesses
Parents' Groups
30%
Local Gov.
Fed. Gov.
Community Orgs.
State Gov.
Individ. Schls
Culturallnsts.
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10%
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20%
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40%
0%
5%
10%
101999.1998
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��WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR
AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS
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• 79 percent ·of parents
reported that they
. would be 'willing to
pay a fee for their
child to attend ·an
afterschool program,
but just 35 percent
. currently send their
children to an
afterschool program~
Source: National Opinion Research Center, 1998.
�WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR·
AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS .
• 90 percent of.the public is willing to
recommend implementing a daily
afterschool program to all children. ~.;"
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• When faced with the financial consequences
.. of $1;0.00 -per child, per school year, 66
percent of the voting public are·willing to
use additional federal or state taxpayer .
. money to make afterschool programs
available to all children. Source: Lake, Snell'._Perryffarrance Group, 1999
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�WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR
AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS
• Sixty-six percent of the voting
public believe' "providing
access to after-school
programs and early childhood
development programs like
Head Start are more
important than cutting taxes
- a virtual tie with the number
, who selected shoring up
Social Security and Medicare,
67 percent.
• Fifty percent. said they would '
pay more taxes and an
additional 24 percent said
they would pass up a tax cut
for afterschool-programs.
Source: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 1999
�WILLINGNESS TO PAY:
.According to the National PTA, 68
. percent of parents with school-aged
children support increasing federal·
funding for afterschool programs.
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Teacher Training
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Afterschool Programs
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WHAT CITY PROGRAM DIRECTORS
SAY ABOUT LEARNING IN
, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS:
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"It's not a typical add-:on to the school district. We are
the school district, we are aligned with the standards of
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the school. What happens in the hours after school is not
only fun for children but a reipforcementof what
happens in the regular scho~lday."
--Carla Sanger,CEO, LA's BEST
"Boston is making a delibera~e effor~ to bring the·
schools' curriculum specialists together with after-school
providers to pinpoint ways to boost literacy activities and
math and to use computers to enhance classroom
learning," (based on the Massachusetts standards).
--Jennifer Davis, Director,
Boston 2:00-6:00 After-School Initiative
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Afterschool Alliance
More than 15 million American children have nowhere to go once the
3 o'clock bell rings. These latchkey children are at significant risk of
getting poor grades, being victims of crime, or participating in anti
social behaviors that have grave consequences and costs to society.
They are also missing out on tremendous opportunities to learn and
grow.
Realizing that this issue will only intensify in the future, a new alliance
has been fonned to support and prom?te afterschool programs across
the country. This Afterschool Alliance, which grew out of a C.S. Mott
FoundationlU.S. Department of Education partnership in support of
the 21 st Century Community Learning Center initiative, is working to
ensure that every child in America has access to quality
aftersch~ol
programs by the year 2010. The Alliance is made up of a diverse
group of public, private and nonprofit organizations. Founding
partners are: U.S. Department of Education, C.S. Mott Foundation,
Ad Council, JCPenney, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Creative
Artists Agency Foundation and People magazine. Each partner has
committed to help build awareness and expand resources for
afterschool through projects, promotions and ongoing public
education. The combined talents, resources and expertise present in
the Afterschool Alliance will make afterschool an everyday reality for
our kids.
The Goal
Ensure that every child in America has access to quality afterschool
programs by 2010. Through a national and local dialogue, the
Alliance will:
• Spur the growth of programs serving children and families, .
particularly low-income children and families;
• Increase the quality of afterschool programs; and
• Work toward the sustainability of afterschool programs .
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�The Partners
U.S. Department of Education - The department created the 21 st
Century Community Learning Center program and is seeking $1 billion
over five years to fund local communities to create afterschool
programs. There are currently 468 21 st Century Community Learning
Center grantees in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin
Islands. Through 1,600 schools roughly 400,000 children and 200,000
adults participate in the initiative. The program has grown from $1 mil
lion the first year to $40 million to $200 million in 1999. The President
has now asked for $600 million to support the program. The U.S.
Departments ofHealth and Human Services, Justice and Labor are
working closely with this initiative.
C.S. Mott Foundation - The Foundation was established in 1926 with
a mission to support efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustain
able society. During its 60 years of funding community education, Mott
has provided more than $200 million locally, nationally and internation
ally for the development of community-school partnerships. Mott has
committed more than $83 million to the 21st Century Community
Learning Center afterschool program initiative for training, technical
assistance, evaluation and promotion.
pCPenneyl
JCPenney - JCPenney is one ofthe largest department store, drugstore
and catalog retailers in the United States, operating 1,200 retail stores in .
alISO states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile and Brazil. It also owns
Eckerd Drugstores, comprised of nearly 2,900 drugstores. With a
97-year history of supporting education and families, JCPenney has
made a multi-year, $30 million dollar commitment to increase the num
ber of high quality, affordable afterschool programs in communities
through JCPenney CAN DO Afterschool. As part of that effort,
JCPenney is contributing more than $4 million for Alliance activities,
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plus millions more in donated advertising and outreach on afterschool.
�l1k-EntertaJ~
InduSftY~
Foundaborr
The ~ntertainment Industry Foundation - Since its creation in
the early 1940's, EIF has been raising awareness and resources to
address critical issues of the day. Each year, employees of every
film studio, television network and allied· entertainment business
donate funds that are distributed to worthy causes such as cancer
research and childhood
devel~pment
Creative Artists Agency Foundation":' The Foundation's mission
is to improve teaching and learning in America and to support
youth services. As such, it is committed to using its resources to
support and promote afterschool programs.
People Magazine - People provides a unique weekly look at the
world through individuals who make events happen, from private
citizens reacting to extraordinary circumstances to superstars and
public figures. Published by Time Inc., People has chosen after
school as one of its primary issues of concern during its 25th anni
versary year.
Advertising Council- The Ad Council uses the power of advertis
ing to stimulate action against the problems confronting Americans
today. It is joined in this mission by the media, the advertising indus
try, the business world and the non-profit community.
�The Activities
The activities of the Afterschool Alliance encompass five areas: Research,
Ongoing Awareness-Raising, Special Events, Local Project Support and
Expanding Resources. _
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Research will be used to measure the progress of afterschool, from
public attitudes to accessibility of programs to the growth of resources
for afterschool; an Afterschool Index will report on this information
annually
* Ongoing awareness-raising will be carried on continuously through
communications activities ranging from a multifaceted national PSA
campaign to local community outreach
* Special events will be held throughout the year to increase momentum
and issue calls to action
* Several activities will generate direct local project support including
funds or donated services or equipment
* Partners will be recruited to expand resources for afterschool
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Marianne Kugler
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
810-766-1747
Web Sites
Judy Samelson
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Contacts
810-238-5651
• C.S. Mott Foundation
www.mott.org
• U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
• JCPenney
www.jcpenney.net
• National Center for Community Education
www.nccenet.org
• Fight Crime: Invest In Kids
www.:fightcrime.org
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American Business Collaboration
www.amerbuscollaboration.com.
• National Institute on Out-of-School Time
www.wellesley.edu
• Kids CampaignlBenton Foundation
www.benton.org
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• McREL: The Mid-continent Regional Education Library
www.mcrel.org
• Families and Work Institute
www.familiesandwork.6rg
• Afterschool.gov
www.afterschool.gov
�An Ongoing Look at
Afterschool Programs
Presentation of Findings From a Mottl JCPenney Nationwide Survey of
Registered Voters
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�Survey Methodology
Lake Snell Perry & Associates designed and administered this survey which was
conducted by phone using professional interviewers. The survey reached 1,100
registered voters ages 18 or older.who reported they are registered to vote and
likely to vote in the November 2000 elections. The survey was conducted between
July 27-29, 1999. Telephone numbers for the survey were drawn from a random
digit dial sample, thereby allowing access to all listed and unlisted numbers. The
sample was stratified geographically by state based on the proportion of voters in
each region. The interviews consisted of a base sample of 1,000 registered voters
with one oversample of 100 registered parents of school-age children. The margin
of error is +/-3.10/0.
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�More than a third of voters believe that the biggest problem
facing children today is the fact that they are alone and
unsupervised. This is followed distantly by children having
no adult supervision and are too influenced by peers and
violence among children is increasing.
Thinking specifically about the time children spend after school hours, of the following what worries you
most about this time after school?
350/0
Children are alone and unsupervised
No adult sup"ervisionl too influenced by peers
Violence among youth increasing
Spend most of their time watching TV
No structured activities for kids
"Kids are isolated
Kids spend their time hanging out
Kids are not doing their homework
Can't explore own neighborhoods
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100/0
20%
300/0
40%
500/0
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�There is no difference between voters with or
without children under the age of 18 on this issue.
However, mothe'rs are slightly more worried about
children being alone than fathers.
Thinking specifically about the time children spend after school hours, of the following what worries you
most about this time after school? - % Children are Alone and Unsupervised
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400/0 .
35%
350/0
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37%
400/0 .
300/0 .
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Fathers
�Three-quarters of voters think afterschool programs
could have had some hnpact on preventing the
Columbine tragedy. Forty-five percent feel they could
have had a very significant or significant imp,act.
Now thinking of the tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
How much of an impact, if any, do you think after school programs could
have had in preventing this tragedy?
35%
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�Parents with children under the age of 18 and. voters without
children under the age of 18 agree with virtually the same intensity
about the need for organized activities after school. However,
others are slightly stronger in their agreement than fathers, but
support is still strong for organized activities after school.
Do you agree or disagree that there should be some type of organized activity or place
for children and teens to go after school every day?
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91 %
80%
92 %
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60%
400/0
20 %
0%
7%
Parents.
7%
No Children Under 18
III Strongly Agree
Mothers
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6%
Fathers
mI Somewhat Disagree
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�Agreement crosses partisan lines with
approximately three-quarters of Democrats and
Independents in strong support followed by
two-thirds of Republicans.
Do you agree or disagree that there should be some type of organized activity or place
for children and teens to go after school every day?
1200/0
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94%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Democrats
Independents
Republicans
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�Not only do voters think there is a need for an
organized activity, but eight out of ten voters believe
.afterschool programs are a necessity. A strong
majority (59 percent) strongly believe afterschool
programs are a necessity for their community.
Still thinking about afterschool programs, would you say that afterschool programs
are a necessity for your community? Is that strongly or not so strongly yeslno?
1200k~1-----------------------,
100%
Don't Know
20/0
No 11%
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80%
60%
40%
20%t
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�Parents who have children in the home are more intense in their need
for these programs than voters who do not. Moreover, parents of
younger children are most likely to see a strong need for programs
than parents of children ages 7 to 18. Again we see differences
according to gender with mothers more intense in their belief that '
afterschool programs are a necessity than fathers.
Still thinking about afterschool programs, would you say that afterschool programs
are a necessity for your community? Is that strongly or not so strongly yes/no?
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1000/0
800/0
60%
400/0
200/0
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Parents
No Children
Children 7·12
Children Ages 0-6
Children 13·18
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�Seniors also see these programs as a
necessity but they have less intensity than
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their younger cohorts.
Still thinking about afterschool programs, would you say that afterschool programs
are a necessity for your community? Is that strongly or not so strongly yes/no?
120%
100%
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89%
88%
, 86%
86%
80%
60%
40%
20%
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Strongly Yes
Ages 50-64 65 and over
~ Not so Strongly Yes
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�Democrats and Independents are slightly more likely to
say afterschool programs are a necessity than their
Republican counterparts. Independents are the most
intense in their beliefs, with two thirds in strong
onsensus around the need for afterschoool programs.
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afterschool programs,
would you say that
afterschool programs are a \
necessity for your
community? Is that
strongly or not so strongly
yes/no?
Democrats
89%
Independents
Republicans
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200/0
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600/0
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�Nine out of ten adults say it is personally important
to them to ensure access to afterschool programs
for children. Support remains high for both
community and national programs.
How important is it to you personally to ensure access to afterschool
programs for ... (Split Sampled Questions -- Each asked of only half of
respondents) .
Children in Your Community
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�Equal numbers of Democrats and Independents say it is
personally important to them to ensure children access to
afterschool programs. Republicans are slightly less
=:"~:Jf!;, supportive, but a majority still believe it is very important.
How important is it to you personally to ensure access to afterschool
programs? (Data represents combined responses)
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100%
93%
Independents
Republicans
93%
80%
60%
40%
20%
11%
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afterschool programs available for children in America
E~ today, while 20 percent feel there are enough and only 6
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�Thinking about the problems facing parents when it
comes to afterschool programs, voters are most likely
to mention cost, followed by knowing the benefits of the
programs, and finding accessible programs.
Which of the following would you say is the biggest problem facing parents in your
community when it comes to afterschool programs?
Finding affordable programs
26%
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programs
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afterschool programs from 3-6 pm for children in
both their communities and nationwide.
Now let me read you a program which some people have recommended implementing. This program
would take place during afterschool hours five days a week from 3pm to 6pm to provide children with fun,
enriching learning opportunities that extend beyond school's traditional academic style, that challenge
them, and that give them more individualized attention. Having heard this description would you favor or
oppose providing this program ... to children in your community or to all children?
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�Regionally, support is highest in the South where 60
percent of voters strongly favor establishing daily
afterschool programs, followed by a strong majority of
voters in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.
Now let me read you a program which some people have recommended implementing. This program
would take place during after-school hours five days a week from 3pm to 6pm to provide children with
fun, enriching learning opportunities that extend beyond school's traditional academic style, that
challenge them, and that give them more individualized attention. Having heard this description would
you favor or oppose providing this program? Data represents combined responses from Q16A and
Q19B.
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year in the number of voters who believe it is the school
districts' responsibility to set up afterschool programs. In
1998, school districts ranked fourth, preceded by parents'
groups, community organizations, and local government.
Of the following, who do you think should be responsible for setting up afterschool
programs in your community?
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in their communities, but intensity is greatly decreased
from support for the program.
This program will cost $1,000 per child, per school year, how willing would, you be to
use additional federal or state taxpayer money to put these programs in your
community -- very willing, somewhat willing, not too willing, or not willing at all?
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�Although· parents of children under the age of 18 are more willing
to pay for afterschool programs than their counterparts, there is a
substantial drop in support among both voters who have children
~B~mder the age of 18 and voters who do not when informed of the
;,*t.. ~inancial burd~ns imposed by community afterschool programs.
This program will cost $1,000 per child, per school year, how willing would you be to use
additional federal or state taxpayer money to put these programs in your community -- very
willing, somewhat willing, not too willing, or not willing at all? (Split Sampled Question)
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Parents
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Let me read you a program which some people have
recommended implementing ... Having heard this description
would you favor or oppose providing a daily afterschool
program to children in your community?
1999. Mott/ JCPenney Afterschool Survey
Parents
No Children <18
How willing would you be to use additional federal
or state taxpayer money to put these programs in
. your community?
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not change significantly ·when voters are asked
whether or not they would pay to provide
afterschool programs for all children.
This program will cost $1,000 per child, per school year, how willing would you be to
use additional federal or state taxpayer money to make these programs available to
all children-- very willing, somewhat willing, not too willing, or not willing at all?
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Unwilling
How willing would you be to use additional federal
or state taxpayer money to make these programs
available to all children?
Lake Snell Perry & Associates/The Tarrance Group
�Democrats are most willing to pay for afterschool
programs, whereas Republicans are less willing.
This program will cost $1,000 per child, per school yea~, how willing would you be to use
additional federal or state taxpayer money to put these programs in your community - very
willing, somewhat willing, not too willing, or not willing at all? (Split Sampled Question)
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have the responsibility for paying for afterschool programs, 71
percent think expanding quality afterschool programs is an
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issue that should be addressed by businesses in their
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children with a safe place to go, with a majority of voters placing
safety as one of their most important priorities for afterschool .
programs. Other pressing goals for afterschool programs include
teaching respect for differences, structured, adult supervision,
tutoring and homework help, and conflict resolution.
Now I am going to read you a list of activities which may be included in afterschool programs and for
each one, please tell me if it is one of the most important activities that should be included in
afterschool programs, is very important, is. somewhat important, is not too'important, or is not
important at all.
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than themselves
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young people
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�Voters also think it is important to teach children to set goals and
rei'nforce basic skills, with over a third of voters finding each proposal
to be one of the most important goals of afterschool programs. They
are followed by providing opportunities to learn and master new
skills, teaching computer skills, and college preparation.
Now I am going to read you a list of activities which may be included in afterschool programs and
for each one, please tell me if it is one of the most important activities that should be included in '
afterschool programs, is very important, is somewhat important, is not too important, or is not
important at all.
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�Voters place less importance on providing a
creative outlet for children, providing opportunities
for comm"unity setvice, teaching the arts, and
athletic activities.
Now I am going to read you a list of activities which may be included in afterschool programs and
for each one, please tell me if iUs one of the most important activities that should be included in
afterschool programs, is very important, is somewhat important, is not too important, or is not
important at all.
0/0 Most ImportantNery Important
Provides a creative outlet
71%
Provides opportunities for community service
Teaches theater, art, music, and dance
Athletic activities
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Voters see several results as likely to happen as a result of
afterschool programs -- helping working families, keeping kids
safe, improving socialization, building social skills,. and
. " . fonflict resolution. Of these, voters are most likely to believe
programs will help working families.
Now I am going to read you a list of items that could result from an afterschool program. After each
item please tell me how likely you think that will happen as a result of a student attending an
. afterschool program -- very likely to happen, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely
to happen.
Ok Very Likely/Somewhat Likely
*Split Sampled Questions
Helps working families
950/0
Keeps kids safe
Improves socialization of children
Builds social skills
95%
Learn how to get along with others and resolve
conflicts
,
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