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We believe that Out-of-School Time support and opportunities are essential to healthy learning and development.
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We have reviewed the data from multiple program partners and refined our resources to include the best of the best.
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Newark has been making headlines since the 1600's.
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Recruitment and retention in OST programs can be thought of as two sides of
the same coin: after the initial decision to try out a program, youth need to be continually recruited to keep attending, or to be retained in the program. Youth decide to participate (and to keep on participating) in programs based on a number of interacting intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual factors. The articles here feature updated research on this topic |
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Educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
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The demand for affordable, high quality Out-of-School Time and community school programs is growing rapidly. Programs encompass a wide range of offerings for young people that take place after school, on the weekends, and during the summer.
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Through participation in a professional learning community, there are opportunities to hone expertise and share with each other.
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Proper staff recruitment and retention is a vital part of building a strong OST program infrastructure. Because staff turnover is often high, many OST programs are overwhelmed with the capacity to properly hire staff that encompasses the mission and vision of their OST programs. The articles here feature updated research on this topic
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