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Why
After School
is Important
The Harvard Family Research Project compiled and reviewed a decade of research and evaluation of after school programs. The study confirmed that children and youth who participate in after school programs can reap a host of positive benefits in a number of interrelated outcome areas – academic, social-emotional, prevention, and health and wellness. These are the skills that many suggest are necessary for youth to succeed in a global economy. Participation in after school programs is influencing academic performance in a number of ways, including better attitudes toward school and higher educational aspirations, as well as deeper engagement in learning.

For more on the findings and to access the full Harvard Family Research Project report visit: http://www.uknow.gse.harvard.edu/learning/LD314-608.html