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Schools alone are not enough: after-school programs and education reform in Boston.

Jennifer Davis, David A Farbman

    New Directions for Youth Development
    |August 9, 2002
    PubMed
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    Boston is expanding after-school programs to support public school education reforms. This initiative aims to enhance student learning and academic achievement through capacity building in educational programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Education Policy
    • Urban Education
    • After-School Programs

    Background:

    • Boston Public Schools implemented standards-based education reforms.
    • There was a recognized need to strengthen out-of-school learning opportunities.
    • After-school programs were identified as a key component for supporting academic goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine Boston's strategies for increasing the availability of after-school programs.
    • To assess the methods used to enhance the capacity of these programs.
    • To understand how after-school programs align with and support K-12 education reforms.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of program expansion initiatives.
    • Case study approach focusing on Boston's educational system.

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  • Review of policy documents and program development strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Boston has actively worked to broaden access to after-school programming.
    • Investments were made to improve the quality and effectiveness of these programs.
    • The expansion aimed to create a cohesive support system for students within the public school framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective after-school programs are crucial for reinforcing classroom learning.
    • Strategic capacity building is essential for aligning out-of-school initiatives with educational standards.
    • Boston's approach demonstrates a commitment to holistic student development through integrated educational efforts.