Growing research evidence reveals that students’ participation in after-school activities can help them succeed in school and can stimulate their educational aspirations. When parents get involved in their children’s after-school activities, these benefits can be even greater.
The article featured in Our Children magazine provides four strategies for engaging families in the after-school activities.
A toolkit developed by Build the Out-of-School Time Network (BOSTnet) offers a number of ideas on how to strengthen after school and youth programs by increasing family involvement.
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| Full Article from "Our Children" Magazine | 160.78 KB |
