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Youth Speak Out on what they Want from Afterschool Programs

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Recent studies directly reaching out to students asking their input about afterschool programs reveal that students would benefit greatly from being engaged in youth art programs. The 113 page report, which surveyed kids ages 10-13, found that while students considered "art" in the sense of drawing and painting to be dull, they are very interested in programs that involve dancing, singing, design, and beat-making. It is important for afterschool programs to focus on art especially with the recent cuts in the curriculum of public schools.

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