Publications & Research
We've gathered together essential STEM publications relating to afterschool.
From issue briefs to research articles, there are many resources to inform your STEM afterschool program.
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This is Afterschool STEM (2019) Jobs in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields power our economy and build shared prosperity among our society. Investing in afterschool and summer STEM learning programs will help students explore their interests, build skills, connect with mentors, and prepare for jobs in growing fields like health care, information technology, and cybersecurity. |
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Community STEM Collaborations that Support Children and Families Youth are natural scientists at birth, discovering and exploring their world and trying to make sense of it. A child’s education is not limited to just the time they spend in the classroom. Children learn at home with their families, in public libraries, or through out-of-school-time experiences provided at community centers and in afterschool and summer learning programs, and even on vacations. In this paper, we endeavor to make the case that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is an ideal subject area that can engage children with fun, active learning activities. It is also an important societal area around which parents, librarians, and OST providers can collaborate and complement the work of schools. STEM |
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This is afterschool STEM (JUNE 2019) A one-pager that makes the case for afterschool STEM using the latest research. 21st CCLC STEM |
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Students learn more with afterschool STEM (April 2018) A one-pager that makes the case for afterschool STEM using the latest research. |
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Students learn more with afterschool STEM (April 2018) A one-pager that makes the case for afterschool STEM using the latest research. |
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Connecting to computer science: A resource for afterschool practitioners (August 2017) A curated collection of curricula and other resources to get you and your students coding! |
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STEM Ready America: Inspiring and Preparing Students for Success with Afterschool and Summer Learning (March 2017) STEM Ready America, a compendium from 40 authors, presents the evidence for how afterschool STEM programs are preparing young people to be successful in school today and the workforce tomorrow. In addition to current research, the compendium includes real-world examples of effective practices, programs, and partnerships. STEM |
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Students Achieve More with Afterschool STEM (June 2017) A one-pager that makes the case for afterschool STEM using the latest research. STEM |
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Growing computer science education in afterschool: Opportunities and challenges (December 2016) We asked the afterschool field about their familiarity and interest in computer science (CS) education, as well as the challenges to offering CS. The findings in this report provide K-12 CS education stakeholders with an understanding of how best to support the growth of quality, sustainable CS education within the afterschool field. STEM |
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The impact of afterschool STEM: Examples from the field (November 2016) Afterschool programs can support students’ success in STEM in a multitude of ways—by helping them become interested and engaged, develop tangible STEM skills, and begin to see themselves as potential contributors to the STEM enterprise. This report compiles evaluation data from 15 strong afterschool programs—diverse in size, structure, and approach—providing a snapshot of the impact that afterschool programs across the U.S. are having on youth today. |
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The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool programs are critical to children and families today, yet the need for programs is far from being met. Learn more
