Making the Case
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Recent survey of differences in use of afterschool programs by rural, suburban and urban youth.
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This series of one-pagers can help you explain why afterschool programs are a necessity in your community.
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This tip sheet can help you get the conversation rolling about the importance of quality afterschool opportunities.
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STEM and Afterschool - a brief on growing opportunities.
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The articles and research summary in this packet can help you show both the economic and academic value of high quality afterschool programs in your community.
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These materials can help you state your case for more comprehensive initiatives by linking early childhood and parental involvement activities to your afterschool program.
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Power Point presentation about structuring out-of-school time to improve academic achievement in youth.
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Newly released Department of Education report on using out-of-school time programs to increase academic performance.
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This comprehensive brief covers strategies for improving out-of-school programs in rural communities.
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Make a case in your community; build support to create afterschool programs for middle school students with the help of this Power Point presentation.
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Resource binder of background information for the Governor's Summit on Extended Learning Opportunities (January 23, 2008)
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High quality service learning integrates meaningful community service with instruction.
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This guide offers overview, best practices and resources to use when implementing a service learning program for middle school youth.
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An EPA produced compilation of environmentally-oriented service learning programs in schools across the national - including our own Hebron, Nebraska!
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An issue brief by the Afterschool Alliance to help you make the case why afterschool and environmental education are such a perfect fit.
