Expanded Learning

Recent decades have seen the emergence of a number of promising expanded learning programs for disadvantaged children. However, these efforts are largely unstudied and are small when set against the magnitude of the need. What works and what doesn’t in expanded learning? And how can effective programs be expanded, while maintaining their quality?

Browse the reports and other resources on these pages for insights into expanded learning for children from low-income areas.

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Governance Structures for City Afterschool Systems: Three Models	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Governance-Structures-for-City-Afterschool-Systems-Three-Models.aspx	Governance Structures for City Afterschool Systems: Three Models	How are city afterschool systems best governed? This brief describes three possibilities.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Governance-Structures-for-City-Afterschool-Systems-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Governance-Structures-for-City-Afterschool-Systems-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	1/17/2018 5:00:00 AM
The Future of Children: Social and Emotional Learning	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/The-Future-of-Children-Social-and-Emotional-Learning.aspx	The Future of Children: Social and Emotional Learning	Special issue of The Future of Children finds building SEL skills is essential for children and adults need professional development to help guide them	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Article	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/The-Future-of-Children-Social-and-Emotional-Learning-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/The-Future-of-Children-Social-and-Emotional-Learning-a.jpg" width="200" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	5/31/2017 4:00:00 AM
Two Years of Case Management for At-Risk Students: Final Findings From the Communities In Schools Random Assignment Evaluation	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/CIS-Two-Years-of-Case-Management-for-At-Risk-Students.aspx	Two Years of Case Management for At-Risk Students: Final Findings From the Communities In Schools Random Assignment Evaluation	A study of the Communities In Schools intensive student support program finds several positive non-academic results for participating students and no effect on academic measures.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/CIS-Two-Years-of-Case-Management-for-At-Risk-Students-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/CIS-Two-Years-of-Case-Management-for-At-Risk-Students-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	4/14/2017 4:00:00 AM
Using Integrated Student Supports to Keep Kids in School: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Communities In Schools	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/CIS-Using-Integrated-Student-Supports-to-Keep-Kids-in-School.aspx	Using Integrated Student Supports to Keep Kids in School: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Communities In Schools	A study of the Communities In Schools student support program finds “mixed but promising results,” including improved elementary school attendance and uncertainty about impact in several areas.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/CIS-Using-Integrated-Student-Supports-to-Keep-Kids-in-School-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/CIS-Using-Integrated-Student-Supports-to-Keep-Kids-in-School-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	4/14/2017 4:00:00 AM
Communities In Schools Evaluation	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Communities-In-Schools-Evaluation.aspx	Communities In Schools Evaluation	Read two reports on studies evaluating the Communities In Schools student support program, which works to boost students’ chances of high school graduation.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Research Series	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Communities-In-Schools-Evaluation-series-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	4/14/2017 4:00:00 AM
Evaluation of Citizen Schools’ Expanded Learning Time Model: Final Report	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Evaluation-of-Citizen-Schools-Expanded-Learning-Time-Model.aspx	Evaluation of Citizen Schools’ Expanded Learning Time Model: Final Report	An evaluation of the Citizen Schools expanded-learning model offers insights into expanded learning partnerships.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Evaluation-of-Citizen-Schools-Expanded-Learning-Time-Model-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="Evaluation of Citizen Schools’ Expanded Learning Time Model: Final Report" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Evaluation-of-Citizen-Schools-Expanded-Learning-Time-Model-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	12/20/2016 5:00:00 AM
ExpandED Schools National Demonstration: Lessons For Scale And Sustainability	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Expanded-Schools-National-Demonstration.aspx	ExpandED Schools National Demonstration: Lessons For Scale And Sustainability	This study offers recommendations based on the experiences of 10 schools that employed the ExpandED model to increase enrichment opportunities for children.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/ExpandED-Schools-National-Demonstration-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/ExpandED-Schools-National-Demonstration-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	5/12/2016 4:00:00 AM
Collective Impact and the New Generation of Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education: A Nationwide Scan	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Collective-Impact-and-the-New-Generation-of-Cross-Sector-Collaboration-for-Education.aspx	Collective Impact and the New Generation of Cross-Sector Collaborations for Education: A Nationwide Scan	This report describes developments in the current generation of cross-sector collaborations for education and presents findings from a scan of initiatives across the U.S.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Collective-Impact-and-the-New-Generation-of-Cross-Sector-Collaboration-for-Education-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Collective-Impact-and-the-New-Generation-of-Cross-Sector-Collaboration-for-Education-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	3/1/2016 5:00:00 AM
Putting Collective Impact Into Context: A Review of the Literature on Local Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Education	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Putting-Collective-Impact-Into-Context.aspx	Putting Collective Impact Into Context: A Review of the Literature on Local Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Education	This working paper reviews the research on local, cross-sector collaborations to improve public education.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Putting-Collective-Impact-Into-Context-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Putting-Collective-Impact-Into-Context-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	10/12/2015 4:00:00 AM
Grantmakers and Thought Leaders on Out-of-School Time: Survey & Interview Report	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Grantmakers-and-Thought-Leaders-on-Out-of-School-Time.aspx	Grantmakers and Thought Leaders on Out-of-School Time: Survey & Interview Report	The perspectives of both grantmakers and field leaders in afterschool and expanded learning programs are explored in this report.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517	Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Grantmakers-and-Thought-Leaders-on-Out-of-School-Time-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Grantmakers-and-Thought-Leaders-on-Out-of-School-Time-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	7/31/2014 4:00:00 AM

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