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Kekelis, Linda; Ryoo, Jean J.; McLeod, Emily – Afterschool Matters, 2017
"Making" as an educational approach holds promise both for introducing mentors into STEM programming and for showing girls new pathways into STEM (Wittemyer & Gill, 2014). With its merger of cutting-edge technology and traditional arts and crafts, "Making" can help girls learn about electronics, robotics, metalwork,…
Descriptors: Mentors, STEM Education, Partnerships in Education, Secondary School Students
McComb, Errin M.; Scott-Little, Catherine – 2003
After-school programs that provide additional learning opportunities for children are seen as potentially powerful opportunities to improve student learning and facilitate other positive youth outcomes. This digest summarizes a research synthesis conducted by the Regional Educational Laboratory at SERVE. The synthesis summarizes research and…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Outcomes of Education, Program Evaluation, Research and Development
Gootman, Jennifer Appleton, Ed. – 2000
This report summarizes the presentations and discussion at a 1999 workshop entitled "Opportunities to Promote Child and Adolescent Development during the After-School Hours." This workshop brought together policy makers, researchers, and practitioners to examine research on the developmental needs of 5- to 14-year-olds and the types of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, After School Education, After School Programs, Child Development