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Evidence Matters | Catching Kids Upstream: How Afterschool Programs Reduce Crime and Risky Behavior

by Amy Keely and Cathy Stevens When we talk about youth crime and risky behavior, the conversation often centers on consequences—what happens after something goes wrong. But what if we focused instead on prevention? What...

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Evidence Matters | Expanding our Understanding of the School Day

by Cathy Stevens When thinking about education in America, we naturally think about the traditional school day from roughly 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Often overlooked, but also critical to children’s success and development are afterschool and...

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