Afterschool Programs and Pandemic Relief Funding

SOURCE www.npr.org
Afterschool programs funded by pandemic relief are at risk of disappearing as the funding expires soon, impacting students' academic and social skills.

Key Points

  • Afterschool programs benefit students' academic and social development
  • Pandemic relief funding has supported many afterschool programs

Pros

  • Improved academic and social skills for students
  • Boost in funding from pandemic relief

Cons

  • Risk of programs disappearing as funding expires