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RAND Study Says Evidence Mixed on Demand and Impact of Out-of-School Programs
Mar 3, 2005
Making Out-of-School-Time Matter
Evidence for an Action Agenda
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A loosely connected set of providers, clients, sponsors, and intermediaries make up the local markets referred to as the out-of-school-time (OST) field. This field and the actors in it have been evolving in response to shifts in the economy, the growing demand for services associated with increased numbers of working mothers in the labor force, concerns over youth development or the lack thereof, and increased academic expectations for youth programs. This report presents the findings of a broad-ranging literature review intended to identify, frame, and assess relevant OST issues. Drawing on recent studies the authors provide an objective view of the politicized debate over the future of the field. They identify and address the level of demand for OST services, the effectiveness of offerings, what constitutes quality in OST programs, how to encourage participation, and how to build further community capacity. The report provides recommendations for improving the current debate over provision.
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Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Historical Context
Chapter Three
Unmet Demand for Out-of-School-Time Services
Chapter Four
Potential Effectiveness OST Programs
Chapter Five
Assessment of Quality in OST Programs
Chapter Six
Improving Participation in OST Programs
Chapter Seven
Capacity Building
Chapter Eight
Conclusions
Appendix A
The research described in this report was conducted by RAND Education and RAND Labor and Population for The Wallace Foundation.
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