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ERIC Number: EJ1268156
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-8691
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Opportunity Gaps in Out-of-School Learning: How Structural and Process Features of Programs Relate to Race and Socioeconomic Status
McNamara, Anne R.; Akiva, Thomas; Delale-O'Connor, Lori
Applied Developmental Science, v24 n4 p360-375 2020
Out-of-school learning programs can be a context for positive development and learning for children and youth. However, research points to potential racial and socioeconomic disparities, or opportunity gaps, in this context. In this study, we use survey and video data from 106 staff across 30 out-of-school programs to examine how three features, staff, activities, and adult-child interactions, differ based on the racial and socioeconomic makeup of programs. We find that staff at programs serving children from low-income families on average have less experience and education. Also, programs serving children from African American and low-income families tend to offer more academic-focused activities. Finally, we found no differences in adult-child interaction quality across programs in the sample. Our findings suggest that a racial and socioeconomic opportunity gap may exist in the out-of-school context. This has implications for educational equity and the positive development of children that participate in this context.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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