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The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative A study of an effort to build pre-teen after-school programs in “Beacon” centers identifies features that seem to boost chances of succes...September 1, 2011 report
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Executive Education for Educators A Vehicle for Improving Two university-run executive education programs for state and local school officials offer lessons in providing training to improve state...September 1, 2011 report
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Collecting and Using Information to Strengthen Citywide OST The National League of Cities offers practical guidance to city leaders using data to improve after-school programming throughout cities....August 1, 2011 report
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AfterZone Outcomes for Youth Participating in Providence’s After-School System One of the first rigorous evaluations of a citywide system for afterschool programming finds that the effort, in Providence, R.I., was as...August 1, 2011 report
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NASBE Discussion Guide School Leadership | Wallace Foundation This set of tools is designed to help state boards of education identify ways to improve school leadership.August 1, 2011 report
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Summer Snapshot A study finds that participation in the summer part of a program for middle-school-age youngsters is linked to improved attitudes toward ...July 12, 2011 report
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After-School Programs for High School Students | Wallace Foundation A rigorous evaluation of a nationally known high school apprenticeship program finds both successes and weaknesses in the effort.June 1, 2011 report
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Research Findings to Support Effective Educational Policymaking These research findings can help policymakers—federal, state and local—improve learning opportunities for children, in and out of school....March 1, 2011 report
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Fair and Accountable Partnership Principles | Wallace Foundation Written to help guide better Illinois government contracting with nonprofits, this statement of principles could be of use to other state...October 1, 2010 report
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Districts Developing Leaders Lessons on Consumer Actions What happens when urban school districts set out to improve principal training by flexing their consumer muscle? This report finds out. ...October 1, 2010 report
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Learning-Focused Leadership and Leadership Support A veteran research team describes what education leadership looks like and needs to flourish.August 11, 2010 report
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Engaging Older Youth Programs and City-Level Strategies A six-city study identifies the key traits of high-quality teen afterschool programs that attract and retain students.August 9, 2010 report
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