Report :: Hall, G., Yohalem, N., Tolman, J., & Wilson, A. (2002). Promoting positive youth development as a support to academic achievement. National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), Forum for Youth Development..

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Abstract

This White Paper by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) in association with The Forum for Youth Investment (formerly IYF-US) investigates how after-school programs can most effectively promote positive youth development as a support to academic achievement. The paper intends to: (1) provide a brief overview of learning theory; (2) explain the features and rationale of the positive youth development approach; (3) provide local and national examples of programs utilizing positive youth development strategies to support youth development and academic achievement; (4) articulate the particular challenges facing Boston in its efforts to build the capacity of after-school programs to promote positive youth development; and (5) provide both short-term and long-term recommendations regarding actions and policy activities.

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