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The Harvard Family Research Project separated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education to become the Global Family Research Project as of January 1, 2017. It is no longer affiliated with Harvard University.
September 3, 2010
After School Programs in the 21st Century: Their Potential and What it Takes to Achieve It
The Creston News Advertiser of Creston, Iowa points out that funding for afterschool programs has dropped considerably over the past two years, and that parents and other concerned citizens can volunteer time, resources, or expertise to maintain the valuable educational opportunities of such programs.
The article, produced by ARAContent, cites a report from Harvard Family Research Project highlighting the educational benefits of participation in quality afterschool programs: improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary problems, and improved work habits, among other advantages. Volunteering, donating, or researching grant opportunities would help ensure that children continue to receive the benefits of quality afterschool programming.
Read “Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost” on the Creston News Advertiser website.