Afterschool is a diverse and complex field. To more fully understand its breadth and depth, The Special Commission on Afterschool and Out of School Time commissioned eight Issue Briefs. Written by national experts based in Massachusetts, these briefs delve more deeply into:
*What afterschool is
*Why quality afterschool programs are important
*How sports, arts and cultural programs after school positively impact children and youth
*What barriers exist that prevent children and youth from participating in afterschool programs
*The opportunity summer provides for continued learning
*How to bridge school and and afterschool programs
*Engaging older youth
These briefs were made possible through a generous grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Click here to read each brief.
Issue Briefs in This Series
Movement Matters: Promoting Health and Well-Being Afterschool by Beth Beard
Learning in 3D: Arts and Cultural Programming in Afterschool by Dr. Julia Gittleman
Making the Case: Quality Afterschool Programs Matter by Dr. Georgia Hall and Diane Gruber (forthcoming)
Back to the Future: Engaging Older Youth by Dr. Georgia Hall and Diane Gruber (forthcoming)
Access to Afterschool Programs: Overcoming the Barriers to Getting Youth "in the Door" by Priscilla Little
The Realm of Afterschool... A World of Diversity by Priscilla Little
The Potential of Summer: Closing the Achievement Gap by Dr. Beth Miller
Bridging School and Afterschool by Dr. Gil Noam (forthcoming)
Message From Co-Chairs
Children and youth across the Commonwealth need our help and support to become caring and productive members of our society. As Co-Chairs of this Special Commission, we welcome your input as we work together with our 36 members to craft recommendations on how best to support the healthy development of children and youth when they are in and out of school.
In addition to the Commission meetings about this critical issue, we intend to hold at least nine public hearings across the Commonwealth. We are aware that not everyone will be able to attend and and invite you to use this blog to communicate with us about your issues and concerns. We look forward to your comments.
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