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Camacho-Thompson, Daisy E.; Simpkins, Sandra D. – Applied Developmental Science, 2022
This study examined the associations between parental involvement in adolescents' organized after-school activities and adolescents' motivational beliefs. Data were reported by 231 Mexican-origin and European American adolescents who participated in an organized after-school activity (57% female, M[subscript age] = 12.37, SD = 0.54) and their…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, After School Programs, Student Motivation, Parent Student Relationship
Research for Action, 2024
In line with best practices for high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programming and youth development, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) programming focuses on the program environment, the establishment of positive relationships, opportunities for youth development, and opportunities for families to engage. Research has consistently shown…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Youth Programs, Clubs, After School Programs
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Steinkuehler, Constance; Anderson, Craig G.; Reitman, Jason G.; Lee, Je Seok; Wu, Minerva; Wells, Garrison; Gardner, Reginald T. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2023
This paper describes the design and investigation of a high-school-affiliated esports program based on an enrichment learning model. In it, the authors detail the connections between esports and learning, self-reported impacts of the program and demographic differences among them, students' attitudes toward program features, and equity in results…
Descriptors: Video Games, Competition, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Read, Nicholas; Loeffler-Cobia, Jennifer; Sonnenfeld, Kathy; Diffenderffer, Anne; Ahonen, Pirkko – Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, US Department of Education, 2019
Volume 2 of "Promoting Education and Transition Success for Neglected and Delinquent Youth: An Evaluation of the Title I, Part D Program" consists of three appendices to the main report: (1) Data Collection Technical Appendix (State and Local Agency Surveys, Case Studies, Disclosure Review); (2) Data Collection Instruments (Part D…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Prevention
Holmes, Venita – Houston Independent School District, 2015
The SELF Foundation engaged 287 students at Key, Revere, and Welch middle schools in afterschool tutorials and enrichment activities to support their academic, social, and emotional development. Program impact was measured using reading and math performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions of SELF Foundation students compared to…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Middle School Students, Academic Ability, Student Development