Abstract
Afterschool programs are seen as a solution to many of the problems facing our educational system today. In particular, afterschool programs are intended to help low income and at-risk students improve their academic performance. However, all afterschool programs are not created equally. Programs differ in the amount of time students participate, the length of time the program has operated, the types of activities offered, and programs vary depending on the school in which they operate. This paper will demonstrate the ways in which afterschool programs differ and the subsequent impact on academic achievement. Additionally, it will highlight the need for more focused regional analysis of the impact of afterschool programs on academic achievement.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Sociology
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Mazar, Chelsea Elizabeth, "An Analysis of the Effects of Types of Afterschool Program Participation on Elementary Student Academic Performance" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 3334.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3334
Date Submitted
2012-07-09
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd5473
Keywords
afterschool programs, school context, academic achievement
Language
English