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issues covered: Benefits of extracurricular activities, How effective are after school programs?
Future of Children
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Future of Children provides various information on after school programs and the role of these programs in the lives of children today. Discusses the effectiveness of after school programs, benefits of extracurricular activities, and the range of programs available. Also covers programs for low-income children, the challenges facing after school programs, and more. Features research, publications, and a press room covering child programs.
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American Psychological Association
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The American Psychological Association’s Journal Monitor, offers two research- based articles about out-of-school time. They are titled, “What Makes a Good After School Program?” and “Different Kids Need Different Kinds of Programs.” Answers questions such as ‘How effective are after school programs?’
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Harvard Family Research Project
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Publications and research from the Harvard Family Research Project provide research information on children and out-of-school time. Includes suggestions for increasing the quality and effectiveness of after school programs, evaluations of various out-of-school programs, the benefits of extracurricular activities within these programs, and more.
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National Institute on Out-of-School Time
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NIOST offers research-based information about out-of-school time, with an extensive guide for programming. Answers questions such as ‘How effective are after school programs?’ and covers the benefits of extracurricular activities. Includes, “Making the Case: A Fact Sheet on Children and Youth in Out-of-School Time”. Geared to a professional audience.
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topic summary: These websites provide multiple avenues of information on children and their out-of-school time. Research, fact sheets and articles cover the benefits of extracurricular activities to children, describe various programs and answer the question ‘How effective are after school programs?’
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