College Access through Youth-Led Afterschool Programming
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| Title: | College Access through Youth-Led Afterschool Programming |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chiu, Helen, Koo, Sarai, Taylor, George D., Tanaka, Gregory K. |
| Source: | Afterschool Matters. Spr 2023 (36):1-11. |
| Availability: | National Institute on Out-of-School Time. Wellesley Centers for Women, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Tel: 781-283-2547; Fax: 781-283-3657; e-mail: niost@wellesley.edu; Web site: http://www.niost.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Access to Education, Student Leadership, After School Programs, First Generation College Students, Minority Group Students, Intervention, Program Development, High School Students, Program Evaluation, College Preparation |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| Abstract: | College access and success programs, which typically take place during out-of-school time, range widely in their size, target demographics, and services offered. Although concerted funding and energy have been dedicated to college access programs, the field suffers from a significant research and practice gap. Studies have demonstrated that college access initiatives increase college matriculation rates, but little is known about the mechanisms that drive their success; even less is known about the effectiveness of community-based college access programs, despite their prevalence. This paper shows how a student-led college access program implemented by a community-based nonprofit served as an effective mechanism for preparing first-generation students for college success. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1389915 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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