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Dorph, Rena; Schunn, Christian D.; Crowley, Kevin – Afterschool Matters, 2017
The Coalition for Science After School highlights the dual nature of outcomes for science learning during out-of- school time (OST): Learning experiences should not only be positive in the moment, but also position youth for future success. Several frameworks speak to the first set of immediate outcomes--what youth learn, think, and feel as the…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Science Programs, Science Interests, Competency Based Education
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Bevan, Bronwyn; Ryoo, Jean; Shea, Molly – Afterschool Matters, 2017
This article outlines key findings of a study of STEM-rich afterschool Making programs offered by the four organizations participating in a project called the California Tinkering Afterschool Network. Over three years, the project identified key characteristics of inclusive and equity-oriented Maker activities and facilitation. It also defined the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Programs, Creative Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Parker, Carolyn; Kruchten, Catherine; Moshfeghian, Audrey – Afterschool Matters, 2017
The STEM Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES) program is a community partnership initiative that includes both in-school and afterschool STEM education for grades 3-5. It was designed to broaden participation and achievement in STEM education by bringing science and engineering to the lives of low-income urban elementary school…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Urban Schools, STEM Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Groome, Meghan; Rodríguez, Linda M. – Afterschool Matters, 2014
You have to stick with it. It takes time, patience, trial and error, failure, and persistence. It is almost never perfect or finished, but, with a good team, you can build something that works. These are the lessons youth learn when building a robot, as many do in the out-of-school time (OST) programs supported by the initiative described in this…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Programs, Robotics, Science Course Improvement Projects