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Latest Research and Tools on Afterschool & Summer Learning

Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability

Youth programs and organizations have developed a variety of approaches for including young people in decision-making processes that affect them, their peers, and their communities. Despite these efforts, little is known about these approaches. The Annie E. Casey Foundation funded the Finance Project to produce a report on the state of knowledge on financing and sustaining youth engagement programs.

Out-of-School Time Evaluation Snapshots: Measurement Tools for Evaluating Out-of-School Time Programs - An Evaluation Resource

Developed by the Harvard Family Research Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education - As part of their continuing effort to help practitioners and evaluators choose appropriate evaluation methods, this Snapshot describes instruments and tools that you can obtain and use for on-the-ground program evaluation.

Out of School Time Policy Commentary - Forum for Youth Investment Newsletter (PDF)

The newsletter summarizes some of the latest research on preparing the youth work workforce in out-of-school time and afterschool programs.

W.T. Grant Foundation Highlights Report on Afterschool (PDF)

The report, "After-School Programs and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research," is a synthesis of the latest research on combining academics with traditional after-school enrichment programming.