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James-Burdumy, Susanne; Dynarski, Mark; Deke, John – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2007
This article presents evidence from a national evaluation of the effects of 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school programs. The study was conducted in 12 school districts and 26 after-school centers, at which 2,308 elementary school students who were interested in attending a center were randomly assigned either to the treatment or…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Elementary School Students, After School Programs, Community Centers
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Bundy, Michael L.; Boser, Judith – School Counselor, 1987
Describes Being in Charge, a guidance unit designed to provide intermediate and middle-grade children with the skills to cope more effectively with taking care of themselves while home alone. Discusses format of the sessions, objective and content for each of the six sessions, and evaluates the program as implemented with fifth and sixth graders…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Counselor Role, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education
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Mahoney, Joseph L.; Eccles, Jacquelynne S.; Larson, Reed W. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2004
In this article, the authors consider the conditions under which participation in organized out-of-school activities contributes to positive development. They center their discussion on what is known about the "processes" in organized activities that affect the development of young persons. By using the term "organized activities", they wish to…
Descriptors: School Activities, After School Programs, Risk, Educational Experience