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Strother, Deborah Burnett – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
Almost half of the 13 million children aged 13 and under are estimated to have no supervision after school hours. Communities and schools must develop responses to the problem tailored to local needs. (MD)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Child Advocacy, Child Responsibility, Child Welfare
Bushweller, Kevin – American School Board Journal, 1995
A growing body of research focuses on resilient children--those who have persevered in the wake of terrible experiences and gone on to do well in school. Researchers suggest that school boards should become committed to raising academic standards; encouraging volunteers to serve as mentors; and keeping extracurricular activities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Responsibility, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
