Categories

EDUCATION

Areas

SCHOOL:inquiry on equity in schooling

Authors

Robert Goerge, Gretchen Cusick, Miriam Wasserman, Robert Gladden

Published

2007

Publisher

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

Abstract

The findings in this report highlight the importance of further research into what leads students to participate in after-school programs and the factors that lead to higher engagement and retention once they are enrolled. A better understanding is crucial for improving enrollment in after-school programs such as ASM. Moreover, accounting for student factors that lead to a greater engagement in the program will lead to a clearer understanding of ASM’s contribution to the positive outcomes — independent of hard-to-observe student characteristics such as enthusiasm or dedication.

Files

• http://ea.niusileadscape.org/docs/FINAL_PRODUCTS/LearningCarousel/AfterSchoolProgramsandAcademics.pdf