Small cities have to constantly innovate and be creative to leverage the resources they have to meet the needs of their young people. They see every individual as having a role in the success of their community. This asset-based approach has led to innovations in how cities invest in afterschool, how and what resources are leveraged and the type of programming offered. Communities of all sizes can learn from small cities’ efforts in:
- Leveraging Resources for City Investment
- Providing Professional Development and Quality Resources
- Collecting and Using Data
- Coordinating Afterschool Programming
- Using Afterschool Programs to Promote Workforce Development
- Providing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Opportunities through Afterschool
