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Publication Date: 2002
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"A Better Place To Be": When the School Day Ends, Community Learning Centers Shift into High Gear, Keeping Kids Engaged in Positive Activities.
Boss, Suzie
Northwest Education, v7 n4 p14-19,32-35 Sum 2002
The goal of the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is to provide academic enrichment opportunities and youth development activities for children attending low-performing schools. A look at several rural and urban programs in Oregon and Washington reveals that successful programs mesh with the school culture and partner with local agencies to meet local needs. (TD)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, After School Programs, Community Needs, Delinquency Prevention, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Federal Programs, Informal Education, Partnerships in Education, Poverty, Preschool Education, School Community Relationship, Tutoring
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