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Charts: Exploring Parents’ Views

November 23, 2004 1 min read
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Policymakers often seek an academic focus for after-school programs, but parents cite other benefits.

Reasons for After-School Programs

Other than safety, which do you think is the best reason for children to be involved in organized activities and programs when they are not in school?

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Likelihood of Supporting an Academic Focus in After-School Programs

% of parents who say:

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Satisfaction With Price and Quality of After-School Programs

% of parents who say it is “very easy” or “somewhat easy” to find:

SOURCE: Public Agenda, 2004

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A version of this article appeared in the November 24, 2004 edition of Education Week as Exploring Parents’ Views

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