Afterschool Progress Report and Consumer Guide: Afterschool participation is on the decline in Montana

Afterschool participation is on the decline in Montana while the incidence of self-care is on the rise. Furthermore, Montana’s statewide afterschool network is no longer in operation and the need for afterschool programs is slipping off the radar for state policy makers and leaders. Children and families in Montana could greatly benefit from rededicating resources and attention to ensure that K-12 youth have greater access to quality afterschool options.

http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/Progress-Reports.cfm?state_abbr=MT

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Media Arts in the Public Schools – honored as one of the TOP 50 after-school programs in the entire country by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Here is a recent NBC/Montana television news story reported 9/30/14. https://vimeo.com/107058935