Public Opinion
Taking America's temperature on afterschool for 15 years
Gain insight into Americans’ feelings toward afterschool programs and the level of support behind public funding for programs.
Public Opinion
Taking America's temperature on afterschool for 15 years
Gain insight into Americans’ feelings toward afterschool programs and the level of support behind public funding for programs.
Americans overwhelmingly support afterschool and want to see more afterschool opportunities and funding. The Afterschool Alliance and a variety of other organizations have commissioned polls of voters, the public, parents, youth and others about the importance of afterschool programs. Search below to learn more about how Americans view afterschool.
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America for Afterschool (Oct 2018) This 2018 national poll finds that there is strong public support for afterschool and summer learning programs. In this poll, designed by the bipartisan team of Lake Research Partners and the Tarrance Group and administered by Ipsos through an online omnibus survey, nearly 9 in 10 adults agree that afterschool programs are important to their community and 2 in 3 adults say that they want their federal, state, and local leaders to provide funding for afterschool and summer learning programs. |
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2008 Election Eve/ Election Day Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool (2008) Afterschool Alliance poll finds three in four voters want federal, state and local lawmakers to increase funding for afterschool programs. |
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2006 Election Eve Poll Summary of Results2006 Election Eve Poll on Voters' Attitudes finds voters want increased investments in afterschool programs. |
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2008 National Election Eve/Election Night PollSummary of Afterschool Findings: National Election Eve/Election Night Poll November 2008 |
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Surveys and Polls Show Strong Support for AfterschoolA Summary of Findings Highlighting the Need and Demand for More Afterschool Programs for Children and Older Youth. |
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Afterschool Alert: Poll ReportAcross Demographic and Party Lines, Americans Clamor for Safe, Enriching Afterschool Program January 2004 PDF |
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1999 Mott Foundation/JCPenney Poll 1999 Mott Foundation/JCPenney Poll Key Findings |
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September 2000 Alliance Poll of California Voters September 2000 Alliance Poll of California Voters |
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Afterschool Alert Poll Report |
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The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. Learn more