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complete classroom assignments, and sports teams need the gymnasium for 
practice. Thus, after-school programs often compete for space, particularly 
in the gymnasium. The availability of school space is critical to the effec-
tiveness and quality of after-school programs, most of which require open 
multipurpose space to accommodate a range of activities. 
In addition to competing for space, after-school programs entail costs 
to schools, after-school community partners, and families. In addition to 
personnel to run the program, there are costs for upkeep and maintenance 
of school facilities. After-school programs also entail custodial costs for 

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