Issue briefs for the Afterschool Opportunities Summit, May 1, 2008
Summit brought together youth advocates, Gov. Pawlenty and business leaders to support youth
Afterschool learning opportunities are critical for the 2,000 hours of discretionary non-school time that Minnesota youth have each year.
A collaboration of afterschool advocates, state government and public safety officials, and business leaders met in Saint Paul at the Amherst . H. Wilder Foundation on Monday, May 1, to discuss greater support for youth afterschool. Governor Tim Pawlenty presided over the Governor's Afterschool Opportunities Summit.
The goal of the summit was to promote and support efforts that will ensure that all children and youth have access to high quality afterschool learning opportunities. The summit called for public and private sectors to come together to support quality afterschool learning opportunities.
Research has shown that youth who participate in afterschool learning opportunities have better attendance, higher academic performance, and more positive attitudes about school and learning.
Sponsors of the event include Governor Tim Pawlenty's Office, the National Governor's Association, The McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota Department of Education, the University of Minnesota, the Greater Twin Cities United Way and Youth Community Connections.
A series of issue briefs prepared by Applied Research and Evaluation cover a variety of topics, including:
