Books in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series

Illustrates the tensions that arise when organisations and Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals try to engage all youth, especially the traditionally underserved populations. The issues raised in this book - funding, outreach, engagement of immigrant families - have yet to be fully explored with an equity lens.

Illustrates the tensions that arise when organisations and Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals try to engage all youth, especially the traditionally underserved populations. The issues raised in this book - funding, outreach, engagement of immigrant families - have yet to be fully explored with an equity lens.

Brings together the voices of over 50 adults and youth to explore both the promises and challenges of intergenerational work in out-of-school time programs. Comprised of 14 chapters, this book features empirical research, conceptual essays, poetry, artwork, and engaged dialogue about the complexities of youth-adult partnerships in practice.

Offers an analysis of the progress made since the 2000s, as well as by looking toward the future for areas of considerations. Leading Out-of-School Time experts explore latest knowledge, intentionally bridging research and practice, and propose new areas of inquiry.

Offers an analysis of the progress made since the 2000s, as well as by looking toward the future for areas of considerations. Leading Out-of-School Time experts explore latest knowledge, intentionally bridging research and practice, and propose new areas of inquiry.

Shares the experience and wisdom from a broad cross-section of out-of-school time professionals. Key themes include building support for learning and evaluation within out-of-school time programs, creating and sustaining continuous quality improvement efforts, and authentically engaging young people and caregivers in evaluation.

Shares the experience and wisdom from a broad cross-section of out-of-school time professionals. Key themes include building support for learning and evaluation within out-of-school time programs, creating and sustaining continuous quality improvement efforts, and authentically engaging young people and caregivers in evaluation.