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Deborah Moroney, Editor; Priyanka Nalamada, Editor; Committee on Promoting Learning and Development in K-12 Out of School Time Settings for Low Income and Marginalized Children and Youth; Board on Children Youth and Families; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education – National Academies Press, 2025
Out-of-School Time (OST) programs play a crucial role in child and youth development, serving as a bridge between school, home, and the community. They offer structured environments where young people can engage in meaningful activities, build relationships, and develop essential life skills. OST programs foster personal growth, academic support,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Adolescent Development, After School Programs, Weekend Programs
Halpern, Robert – 2003
Noting that after-school programs are becoming an important developmental support for low- and moderate-income families and their children, this book describes the historical development of these programs, their current status, and critical issues facing after-school programs. Divided into historical eras, the book examines: (1) the evolution of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Education, After School Programs, Childhood Needs
Noam, Gil G.; Biancarosa, Gina; Dechausay, Nadine – 2003
Noting that there exists little systematic and conclusive research on after-school education to guide the development of practices in this emerging field, this book contributes to the definition of after-school education by focusing on three essential aspects of such programming: (1) bridging school to after-school (2) homework, or extended…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, After School Education, After School Programs, Curriculum Development