The purpose of the present study was to examine factors associated with the quality of the
teacher–child relationship from first through fifth grade using data from phases I, II and III of …

Several recent demographic trends highlight the importance of focusing on Latinos'
educational attainment. First and foremost, Latinos comprise the fastest growing ethnic …

Research suggests that the quality of out-of-school time (OST) programs is related to
positive youth outcomes and skilled staff are a critical component of high quality …

Federally funded out‐of‐school time (OST) programs provide academic support, enrichment,
and safety for students and families in low‐resource communities. However, programs …

Participation in after-school programs (ASPs) can positively affect the development of young
people. However, whether ASPs are beneficial depends on program quality. Although many …

This study examined quality and afterschool program designs with a focus on conditions of
persistent low quality. Using an action science case study method, data from a quality …

Background: The systematic subordination of young people who have little access to goods,
resources, and power to make decisions is called adultism (Dejong & Love, 2015). Adultism …

The need for and importance of bringing evidence-based interventions into school settings
has been firmly established. Adapting and adjusting intervention programs to meet the …

Youth mentoring programs are active across the globe. Yet, most of the formal research on
mentoring has been conducted in Western countries. This article focuses on the impact of a …

American youth spend more time in discretionary activities such as watching television or
interacting with friends than they do in school. Evidence suggests that where and how youth …