Polling Data 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.
2008 Election Eve/ Election Day Poll on Voters’ Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance Poll finds three in four voters want federal, state and local lawmakers to increase funding for afterschool programs. Released November 2008.
Poll Press Release
Poll Summary (PDF)
The T-Mobile Huddle Up Afterschool Survey: The survey, conducted online in July 2007, shows the high level of importance parents place on afterschool programs. Eight out of 10 (80 percent) parents say that their child needs a safe, positive place to go to afterschool and parents said their children want the same (82 percent). Based on responses from 603 parents, it’s clear that parents believe afterschool programs are critical in steering kids away from crime and improving academic performance and overall well-being.
Surveys and Polls Show Strong Support for Afterschool: A Summary of Findings Highlighting the Need and Demand for More Afterschool Programs for Children and Older Youth. (Updated April 2008)
2006 Election Eve Poll on Voters’ Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance Poll finds voters want increased investments in afterschool programs. Conducted in November 2006.
Poll Press Release
Poll Summary (PDF)
2003 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance/Mott Foundation Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in September 2003.
Poll Report: Issue No. 6, January 2004 (PDF)
Poll Press Release
Poll Summary (PDF)
Poll Survey
Pollster's Analysis
2002 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance/Mott Foundation/JCPenney Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in October 2002.
Poll Report: Issue No. 5, November 2002 (PDF)
Poll Survey
2001 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance/Mott Foundation/JCPenney Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in July 2001.
Poll Report: Issue No. 4, October 2001
November 2001 Audio Conference: Polling Data & Federal Policy Update
2000 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance/Mott Foundation/JCPenney Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in June 2000.
Poll Report: Issue No. 3, December 2000
Poll Key Findings
2000 California Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Afterschool Alliance Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in September 2000.
Key Findings from California specific bipartisan poll
1999 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Mott Foundation/JCPenney Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in December 1999.
Poll Report: Issue No. 2, July 2000
1999 Poll on Voters' Attitudes on Afterschool
Mott Foundation/JCPenney Afterschool Poll conducted by bipartisan research team in July 1999.
Poll Report: Issue No. 1, July 1999
Poll Key Findings
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