In my years researching the effects of afterschool programs on children's social and
academic outcomes, I have observed the power that high quality programs can have on the …

Including contributions from experts in research and practice from across the United States,
this book explores the history, importance, and benefits of horticulture to urban populations …

To date, relatively little research has examined the perceptions of children and parents
involved in university-assisted partnership programs. In this paper, we present findings from …

In 2017, the Center on School Turnaround at WestEd published the" Four Domains for
Rapid School Improvement: A Systems Framework"[see ED584107] a framework to assist …

Practitioners have long promoted safe, outdoor playtime opportunities for children, toddlers,
and infants. Communication, physical, emotional, social, and personal skills are all areas …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Power of Discovery: STEM2 Initiative provided professional
development (PD) and systemic support to publicly funded afterschool programs in …

After-school programs (ASPs) have helped students improve their educational
accomplishments, develop the overall potential in student's educational goals, improve …

In America, millions of children are living in poverty and/or attending high poverty schools.
These students, on average, score lower on assessments of math and reading achievement …

Texas ACE programs are designed to promote the academic and social-emotional
development of students living in high-poverty communities by providing academic …

In our modern global society, many families face the dilemma of balancing work and raising
children. Before and after school programs have been established in many Title I elementary …