Can after-school programs make a difference in students' success?

Submitted by Claudia on Sat, 10/02/2010 - 6:12pm

Until recently, after-school programs were deemed places where kids did homework and were off the streets during high juvenile crime hours (3-6 p.m.). The public is now learning that after-school programs are places where kids learn. Check out Learning in Afterschool (www.learninginafterschool.org) where you'll find research that demonstrates the impact of after-school programs on kids in their academic and social/emotional development.

After School Programs are critical for working parents

Submitted by Phil Ting on Sun, 10/03/2010 - 9:48pm.

Since Susan and I both work, after school programs are critical. I was fortunate that when I got home from school my grandmother watched us and ensured we learned and did our home work. Since both of children will have to attend afterschool programs, I need them to be an environment where our daughters will learn not just be supervised. I'm excited since we are in a full time preschool program geared towards working parents that she is already used to learning all day! Its a great opportunity for her to learn subjects which are not part of the school day or the general curriculum.