NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Yokley-Busby, Suzi – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of attendance longevity participation in an after school program, attending one and two times or three times weekly for two years, designed to build intentional relationships and support academic success, on urban elementary school students' achievement, attendance, and positive school awards.…
Descriptors: Attendance, Academic Persistence, Student Participation, After School Programs
Shah, Bela P. – National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families (NJ1), 2009
In cities and towns across America, millions of children and youth get out of school by mid-afternoon but have neither a safe, supervised place to go nor a structured or engaging activity in which to participate. Because the hours between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. are when young people are most likely to be affected by crime or to engage in risky…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Urban Programs, Partnerships in Education, State Programs