All Work and No Play? Listening to What KIDS and PARENTS Really Want from Out-of-School Time (PDF)
By Ann Duffett, Jean Johnson
2004
Summary: This report examines the views of students and parents concerning the policy debate surrounding out-of-school time. The report presents information about the challenges faced by low-income and minority families when it comes to finding productive things for their children to do when they aren’t in school. Poorer families and those from minority backgrounds are far more dissatisfied with the availability and quality of program options beyond the school day and are more likely to want increased academic help for their children. The majority of middle and high school students do participate in at least some organized activities and programs in their non-school hours. Most students are content with their typical school-day routine, but sizable numbers are either too busy or spending a lot of time without any adult supervision. Despite increased pressures on students to reach high academic standards, relatively small numbers of parents are looking for greater emphasis on academics in their child’s out-of-school time. Methodology and complete survey results for students in grades 6–12 are included.
Index Terms: Activities, High Schools, Middle Schools, Out Of School Time, Surveys, School Age Child Care, School Age Children, Statistical Data
Sponsoring Institution (or Funding Source): Wallace Foundation
Publication Type: Reports (Descriptive)
Pages: 55 pages
Language: English
URL: http://www.publicagenda.org/research/pdfs/all_work_no_play.pdf
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