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Chung, An-Me, Ed. – 2000
After-school programs have the potential to keep children safe and out of trouble and can help to improve the academic performance of the increasing numbers of participating children. This report presents positive research on after-school programs and examples illustrating the potential of high-quality after-school activities to keep children…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Children, Educational Quality
Schwartz, Wendy – 1996
It is important for children to have a safe way to spend time after school and to have the opportunity to bolster the education they receive during class with extra learning activities. This guide provides information about after-school programs so that parents can choose the best one for their children. There are good after-school programs in…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities
ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, New York, NY. – 1998
Interest in the quality of after-school programs has been increasing. It is recognized that, in urban and low-income areas, after-school programs are essential to counteract the effects of a number of factors contributing to a student's lack of opportunities and ability to succeed academically. However, information on the types of programs that…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities