CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 21 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

Out-of-school and summer programs provide a sense of belonging, support mental health and keep kids learning, a UVA expert says. The problem is there are not enough of them nationwide. (Illustration by Johnny Utterback, University Communications)

Leslie Booren

Associate Director for Communications & Operations, Youth-Nex School of Education and Human Development

booren@virginia.edu

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