Out-of-School Time Policy Commentary #1: Out-of-School Research Meets After-School Policy
Contributing Organization(s): Forum for Youth Investment, The
Author(s)/Creator(s): Forum for Youth Investment
Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Issue Areas: Education and Literacy; Children and Youth
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2002 by the Forum for Youth Investment, Impact Strategies, Inc. All rights reserved. Parts of this report may be quoted or used as long as the authors and the Forum for Youth Investment are duly recognized. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purpose without prior permission.
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The past five years have seen a ground swell in public attention and public policy aimed at increasing the availability of after-school programs for children and young teens during the "risk" hours when safety, supervision and homework are of top concern. Popularly called "after-school," these programs represent a new and growing variation on the broader group of out-of-school time programs and opportunities that have been around for decades -- programs ranging from youth orchestras to soccer leagues that reach children and older teens. What does research tell us about after-school programs? What outcomes are realistic? What practices are essential? What changes are measurable? How does the call for scientifically-based research fit into the picture? In the first of a series of policy briefs focused on out-of-school time issues, Deborah Vandell, a leading researcher on after-school programs, gives a walking tour of the research. Kerry Mazzoni, California Secretary of Education, shares her perspectives on how research influences policy.
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Intended Audience: Advocates; General Public; Policy Professionals; Researchers
Type/Format: Policy Brief
Language code: English
Type/Format: Policy Brief
Language code: English
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