New work recently released at PSA includes two reports on efforts to improve out-of-school time programming and a chapter in a new book on efforts to improve high schools.

Literacy Instruction for Rural Children After School Improves Reading Scores

The latest report in PSA’s multi-year evaluation of literacy programs, as sponsored by Save the Children, U.S. Programs, shows learning gains among participating children. Analyses link student engagement in reading practice and comprehension quizzes to growth in reading achievement for youth in high-poverty rural communities.   About    Report

Out-Of-School Time Programs for Youth Initiative in New York City Expands Both Quality and Scale over First Three Years

The final report in this three-year series tracks the growth and maturation of the largest municipally administered after-school initiative in the country. In addition to describing the implementation of OST programs across New York City, the report examines youth engagement and experiences and identifies program characteristics associated with high quality.   About    Report    Executive Summary

Evaluators of New York City’s New Century High Schools Present Findings in the Context of National High School Reform Efforts

PSA researchers Foley and Reisner contributed “The New Century High Schools” to the volume, Saving America’s High Schools (eds., Becky A. Smerdon & Kathryn M. Borman, Urban Institute Press, 2009). The book reviews current research on efforts in New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, North Carolina, and Ohio to downsize and improve American high schools.
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