After School Programs
See how after-school programs are evolving to better serve students and provide enriching experiences.
Parents Want After-School Programs, But Demand Far Outpaces Supply
Parents value the programs, but low- and middle-income families especially struggle to secure places.
This After-School Program Is Improving Students’ Reading, One Black History Book at a Time
An after-school program seeks to teach its students about Black history and improve their reading scores at the same time.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Students and Researchers Team Up to Create 'Citizen Science'
Whether it involves enlisting students to collect bugs in Michigan or star-gaze in Massachusetts, citizen science projects could be the next big thing for hands-on science education.
School Climate & Safety
Ditching Detention for Yoga: Schools Embrace Mindfulness to Curb Discipline Problems
As more schools aim to address students’ social and emotional needs, some are using meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness practices to address misbehavior and stress. But the research on the effectiveness of such practices is mixed.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Connecting Students to the World Through Food Studies
Ideas for integrating food into the classroom from guest blogger Sarah Anderson.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
A Process for Advancing Equity in Youth Programs
Bringing in youth voice is critical to designing equitable programs, says guest blogger Kate Walker.
College & Workforce Readiness
This Program Preps Middle Schoolers for Top-Notch High Schools
With an intensive blend of academic and social-emotional supports, the Higher Achievement after-school program is helping middle schoolers in under-resourced communities land a spot in top public and private high schools near their homes.
Student Well-Being & Movement
These Students Are Already Solving Problems for Local Businesses
An after-school program in North Carolina teaches teenagers to collaborate and problem-solve by tasking them with real work-world problems drawn from their community.
Every Student Succeeds Act
Report Roundup
After-School Programs
After-school programs can help schools support students' reading and math achievement, social-emotional development, and their likelihood of graduating high school, finds a research analysis.
Assessment
News in Brief
N.H. Initiative Would Offer Students Credit for Out-of-Class Learning
An education initiative being pushed by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu would incentivize learning outside the classroom.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Resources to Support Social-Emotional Learning
Culturally sensitive resources for developing SEL skills in students are available.
Student Well-Being & Movement
After-School Programs Keep Learning Going With Student Data
Through a city-school partnership in Nashville, Tenn., after-school programs are using data to tailor lessons to students' learning needs.
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