Hidden Bibliographic Details
| Other authors / contributors: | Deutsch, Nancy L.
DuBois, David L.
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| ISBN: | 9781139127592
1139127594
9780511994913
0511994915
9781139116930
1139116932
1283298414
9781283298414
9781139114769
113911476X
9780521191197
052119119X
9780521138512
0521138515
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-350) and index.
Print version record.
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| Summary: | "This book examines after-school programs, exploring how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and suffer in weak ones"--
"This book examines after-school programs in light of their explosive growth in recent years. In the rush to mount programs, there is a danger of promoting weak ones of little value and failing to implement strong ones adequately. But what is quality and how can it be achieved? This book presents findings from an intensive study of three after-school centers that differed dramatically in quality. Drawing from 233 site visits, the authors examine how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and suffer in weak ones. The book features engaging, in-depth case studies of each of the three centers and of six youths, two from each center. Written in a highly accessible style for academics, youth workers, after-school program leaders, and policy makers, the study breaks new ground in highlighting the importance of factors such as collective mentoring, synergies among different programs and activities, and organizational culture and practices. Guidelines are included for program improvement"--
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| Other form: | Print version: Hirsch, Barton Jay, 1950- After-school centers and youth development. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011 9780521191197
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