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Links to articles and helpful websites regarding after school programs.
Updated on Sep 05, 10
Created on Sep 07, 09
Category: Schools & Education
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Just 6.5 million children attend after-school programs, but the parents of another 15.3 million children say their kids would participate if a program were available. And even for kids who do have after-school activities, many require transit to disparate locations, putting an extra burden on parents and the urban infrastructure.
The bell signaling the end of the school day at De Anza Elementary in Baldwin Park rang more than an hour ago. But hundreds of students are still at school, studying vocabulary, practicing math and completing homework under the supervision of teachers.
"Every afternoon, schools across California dismiss children for the day, and at about the same instant, any number of working parents begin to worry. Many are unsure of what their children are up to; others are hoping that the arrangements they've put in place for their kids, or the people to whom they've entrusted their care, will keep their children safe."
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Brief article from Canada about helping at-risk youth.
"Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning."
"After-school programs at De Anza Elementary in Baldwin Park keep students, faculty and even families focused on education."
13 items | 10 visits
Links to articles and helpful websites regarding after school programs.
Updated on Sep 05, 10
Created on Sep 07, 09
Category: Schools & Education
URL: