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The recently concluded Mackinac Policy Conference held a major topic of discussion on after school care

By Shelley Irwin

Published June 10, 2024 at 10:29 AM EDT

ED of the Michigan Afterschool Partnership Erin Skene-Pratt joins in with the details.

The recently concluded Mackinac Policy Conference held a major topic of discussion on after school care. ED of the Michigan Afterschool Partnership Erin Skene-Pratt talks about the fact that more than 750k kids across Michigan are currently on a waiting list for out of school time program and why sustainable investment is essential.

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