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Adolescents | Child Well-Being | Out-of-School Time | Science of Learning & Dev

The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs

Publication Year:  2025  

This consensus study examines the effectiveness of OST programs and identifies access and quality improvements. This book describes the array of OST activities; evaluates their effectiveness in promoting learning, development, and well-being; outlines improvements to existing policies and regulations to increase program access and quality; and lays out a research agenda that would strengthen the OST evidence base.

By National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

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