AFTERSCHOOL IN

Nebraska


Afterschool programs in Nebraska 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.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Nebraska is high

70k

In 2019, 70,040 children (21%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Nebraska

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

79%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

89%

Giving working parents peace of mind

55%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

82%

Helping kids build
life skills

93%

Providing kids physical activity

Nebraska parents strongly support afterschool

92%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

TODAY

FY 2023

$6,515,398

in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide

Learn more about 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Learn More about Afterschool in Nebraska

Nebraska Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Jeff Cole
Beyond School Bells
215 Centennial Mall South
Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
jcole@nebraskachildren.org
https://beyondschoolbells.org

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
Dayna Krannawitter
Arnold Community Learning Center
5000 Mike Scholl Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
402-436-1120 x5
dkranna@lps.org

Ambassador Emeritus
Gwynette Williams
Collective for Youth
105 North 31st Ave., Suite 103
Omaha, NE 68131
402-932-2025 x1002
gwilliams@Collectiveforyouth.org

Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.

Caucus members in your state:

Afterschool STEM Expansion

STEM Afterschool Expansion VISTAs expand access to high-quality afterschool programs that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

  • Gavin Peterman - Beyond School Bells Nebraska (Lincoln, NE)

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