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Peer Reviewed JournalCurrent Filters: Resource Type:Fact Sheets & Briefs [remove]; Pub Year:2011 [remove]; Full Text:yes [remove]; Classification:Programs [remove];
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2011 Maine Head Start outcomes report An examination of the characteristics of Head Start programs in Maine during 2009-2010 |
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Afterschool and working families in wake of the Great Recession A discussion of the influence of the Great Recession on after school programs and of the role that after school programs can play in supporting economic recovery |
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Afterschool professional development: Resources, outcomes, and considerations An overview of the features and importance of professional development in the out-of-school time field |
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Afterschool: A strategy for addressing and preventing middle school bullying A discussion of the role that after school programs can play in promoting bullying awareness and prevention in middle school |
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Afterschool: Supporting career and college pathways for middle school age youth A discussion of the importance of higher education and career readiness, with a focus on the role of after school programs in the achievement and preparation of middle school students for later life |
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Afterschool: A vital partner in STEM education A discussion of the role that after school programs can play in supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education |
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Aligning afterschool with the regular school day: The perfect complement A discussion of the role that after school programs can play in supporting middle school student achievement when they are aligned with school curricula |
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Business and management skills in early years and childcare: Research report findings A summary of a study of business skills training and support for early years and child care providers in England, based on interviews, focus groups, and surveys of 636 providers and interviews with 17 local authority representatives |
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Children enhance school readiness through Gearing Up for Kindergarten Findings from an evaluation of Gearing Up for Kindergarten, a preschool learning and parenting education program in North Dakota, that examine changes in children's readiness for school, based on pre- and post-program surveys from parents and teachers |
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Community-based after school programs and youth physical fitness A summary of a study of the relationship of participation in primarily fitness-focused after school programs to children's physical activity and fitness |
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Community-based after school programs and youth physical fitness A summary of a study of the relationship of participation in primarily fitness-focused after school programs to children's physical activity and fitness |
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A comparison of Head Start and school-based pre-k in Tulsa A summary of a comparison of the relationship of children's cognitive, socioemotional, and health outcomes to either Head Start or public prekindergarten program participation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, based on child assessments, a survey of parents and teachers, and administrative data |
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The cost of providing quality early care and education in Saint Paul, Minnesota A summary of a study of the participant and program characteristics, funding sources and amounts, and per-child costs of the Saint Paul Early Childhood Scholarship Program--a market-oriented initiative that includes scholarships for low-income families to pay for high-quality early care and education--based on an analysis of detailed expenditure and program data from 12 of 47 early childhood programs that served children with the scholarships |
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The crisis in early education: A research-based case for more play and less pressure An overview of play and the rise of teacher-directed activities and instruction in early education, with a discussion of the implications for children's development and recommendations for increasing play in early education |
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Delivering quality: Strengthening the business side of early care and education A discussion of business strategies and techniques to promote financial stability in early care and education programs |
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Does investing in after-school classes pay off? A cross-national comparison of the relationship of participation in after school classes to performance on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) |
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Does participation in pre-primary education translate into better learning outcomes at school? A cross-national comparison of the relationship of participation in pre-primary education to performance on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) |
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Early Head Start participants, programs, families and staff in 2010 An overview of the characteristics of Early Head Start programs, participants, families, and staff in 2010, based on Program Information Report data |
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Educational outcomes for Preschool for All participants in Redwood City School District A summary of a comparison of the early elementary school outcomes of San Mateo County, California, children who did and did not participate in Preschool for All, a high-quality preschool program for at risk 3- and 4-year-old children |
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Educational outcomes for Preschool for All participants in Redwood City School District A summary of a comparison of the early elementary school outcomes of San Mateo County, California, children who did and did not participate in Preschool for All, a high-quality preschool program for at risk 3- and 4-year-old children |
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Effects of the North Carolina More at Four pre-kindergarten program on children's school readiness skills: Summary of key findings A summary of a study of the effects of participation in North Carolina More at Four prekindergarten program on children's early literacy and maths skills at kindergarten entry |
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English language learners: Becoming fluent in afterschool A discussion of the role that after school programs can play in supporting the language and academic skills of English language learners |
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Expanded learning opportunities in Washington State: Pathways to student success An overview of the role that expanded learning opportunities, which include after school and summer programs, can play in supporting the school success of students in Washington State |
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Follow-up review: The Resource Coordination Program: Program's elimination provided funds for Pre-K slots in FY2012 A follow-up to a study of services provided through the Resource Coordination Program, a component of the Georgia state prekindergarten program that awards funds for support services to prekindergarten providers |
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Half-day vs. full-day pre-kindergarten programs A discussion of research on the length of the prekindergarten school day in light of a proposed change to the length of the state-funded prekindergarten school day in Georgia |
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