By Staff
LANSING – Sen. Ron Jelinek, a former teacher, was presented the 2009 After-School Champion Award this week by the Michigan After-School Partnership during its annual meeting in Lansing.
He was honored for his leadership in support of after-school programs for Michigan's children and youth. The Michigan After-School Partnership provides statewide leadership to build and sustain high quality, after-school programs for children and youth in all communities throughout the state.
MASP links stakeholders interested in improving outcomes for children and youth through school-based/school-linked and enrichment after-school programs.