Minneapolis Afterschool Network

08/02/2018

The Minneapolis Afterschool Network page will be shutting down on Aug. 10, 2018. To find out more about the Minneapolis Afterschool Network in the future, please follow and LIKE Minneapolis Ycb.

08/02/2018

The will be shutting down its page on Aug. 10, 2018. To find out more information on Minneapolis Afterschool Network, please visit and LIKE Minneapolis Ycb.

09/15/2017

Research shows that Minneapolis youth violence spikes between 3-6pm. Afterschool programs help reduce the risk of youth engaging in these activities. Minneapolis young people need access to youth development programs to help keep them safe. Where do your local candidates stand on afterschool funding? Contact them today!

09/11/2017

Participation in afterschool is linked to positive effects on behavior outcomes such as aggression. Unsupervised time with peers has been associated to an increase in risk behaviors. Afterschool programs help keep kids safe. Support increased funding for afterschool through a Minneapolis Youth Fund.

What life skills did you learn in afterschool?

09/08/2017

Among students who regularly attend a 21st CCLC afterschool program, 2 in 3 improve their behavior in class. Afterschool programs are essential to supporting the social and emotional learning of students. Contact your leaders to support afterschool programs through a Minneapolis Youth Fund.
What activities do you do as an adult that you also think would be beneficial to youth?

09/06/2017

A CASEL 2010 meta-analysis of afterschool program evaluations found students made significant improvements in their perceptions of themselves, improved positive social behavior, and a decrease in problem behaviors. We need more afterschool programs in our community to support the social emotional learning skills of our young people. Contact your leaders to support the Minneapolis Youth Fund!

What activities did you participate in when you were younger that helped push you out of your comfort zone?

08/25/2017

A nationwide study of students who regularly attend 21st CCLC found 65% improved their class participation and homework completion.

What community efforts can be done to continue improving student engagement and participation?

Afterschool works. It helps narrow the achievement gap, helps working families, keeps kids safe, supports social emotional learning, and builds 21st century workforce skills. Afterschool is a sound investment, with an average of $506 needed to serve one youth through federally funded 21st CLCC sites...

08/21/2017

Did you know only 67% of MPS students graduate in 4 years? According to teachers, 66% of students participating in the 21st CCLC afterschool programs improved their academic performance. We need more afterschool programs in our community to help increase graduation rates. Support the Minneapolis Youth Fund!

Who or what played a large impact in helping you graduate from school?

Afterschool works. It helps narrow the achievement gap, helps working families, keeps kids safe, supports social emotional learning, and builds 21st century workforce skills. Afterschool is a sound investment, with an average of $506 needed to serve one youth through federally funded 21st CLCC sites...

08/15/2017

Did you know federally funded programs serve only 13% of youth ages 5 to 18 in Minneapolis? Only 1 in 3 requests for federal 21st Century Community Learning Center funding is awarded. Federal funding isn’t the only revenue stream needed to support afterschool programming. A stable local funding stream is essential to support access and provide quality programs.

08/01/2017

Sign-up for the U of M Extention Center for Youth Development's Social and Emotional Learning in Practice training Sept. 7, 2017 at 120 Coffey Hall in St. Paul. To find out about more upcoming professional development events, visit http://www.ycb.org/pdcalendar.

Extension Center for Youth Development University of Minnesota 475 Coffey Hall 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108 [email protected]

06/28/2017

New app helps kids find the nearly 700 sites across the state serving free summer meals.

06/26/2017

On June 23, 2017 Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board's Minneapolis Afterschool Network and the City of Minneapolis Health Department held its second youth summit of the year at the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. The Minneapolis Youth Worker Summit Summer Session focused on youth and the importance of making sure youth work professionals kind a balance in reaching their work goals and while aid youth issues.

There was also a panel of youth participants and organizing practitioners from Minneapolis Youth Congress (John Hall), Youth Farm, Plymouth Christian Youth Cntr, STEP-UP Youth Employment Program, City of Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis School Based Clinic’s Youth Council whom all shared their thoughts on the best practices in youth engagement.