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If it were not for DASN, my team wouldn't have a resource to go to for learning what it takes to be a quality after school provider. TRM's staff is more knowledgeable, professional and efficient in delivering educational programming because of DASN training workshops and Quality Advisors. We credit DASN for many of our successes!
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--Dolores Sosa Green
Executive Director
TRM
" Afterschool programs, in my opinion, are the best investment for our time and money if we care about our community and our children.
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--David Kunkle
Dallas Police Chief
2004-2010
" Students who regularly attend high quality afterschool programs have the equivalent of 91 additional days a year of educationally enriching experiences.
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--Center for Collaborative Solutions, 2009.
" Given the broad array of youth-serving organizations and the different contexts in which they operate, local intermediaries— organizations dedicated to working directly with and for youth organizations—become particularly important in helping to extend the numbers of young people reached with high- quality programs.
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--Chapin Hall Center for Children
" The best after-school programs capitalize on the advantages that after-school hours offer compared to the school day . . . these include a greater opportunity to actively involve youth and project-based activities that can extend many weeks and are not constrained by school-day class schedules.
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