Recognizing the Role of Afterschool and Summer Programs and Systems in Reopening and Rebuilding

by administrator | Aug 18, 2021 | Academics & Enrichment, Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi

Research suggests that all people—children, youth, and adults—thrive in safe, supportive environments that are developmentally rich and identity-safe, characterized by positive relationships and relevant opportunities to learn and grow.1 The need for safety, support,...

Afterschool Research: Health & Wellness

by administrator | Aug 17, 2021 | Advocacy, Research and Best Practices

Afterschool programs are helping young people get enough physical activity and providing nutritious snacks, keeping kids active and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Close to 16 percent of U.S. children ages 6-19 are overweight, and another 15 percent are at risk of...

Afterschool in Mississippi

by administrator | Jul 16, 2021 | Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi, Research and Best Practices

Afterschool programs in Mississippi 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. Click here to read more.

This is Afterschool in Mississippi

by administrator | Jul 16, 2021 | Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi, Research and Best Practices

After the school day ends in Mississippi, 1 in 6 kids are alone and unsupervised. These hours—from 2 to 6 p.m.—are the peak time for juvenile crime in Mississippi according to the latest report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national organization of law enforcement...

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The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

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