Out-of-School Time Policy Commentary #8: Out-of-School Time and Civic Engagement
Contributing Organization(s): Forum for Youth Investment, The
Author(s)/Creator(s): Forum for Youth Investment
Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Issue Areas: Education and Literacy; Children and Youth
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2004 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 non-school hours, often framed as periods of risk, idleness or remediation, in fact constitute a powerful opportunity for civic renewal, engagement and change. This commentary describes how out-of-school time programs make ideal contexts for nurturing civic engagement, exploring the issue from the practice, research and policy perspectives.
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Intended Audience: Advocates; Policy Professionals; Researchers
Type/Format: Policy Brief
Language code: English
Type/Format: Policy Brief
Language code: English
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