NYSAN Releases New Policy Briefs

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Expanding and Enhancing Summer Learning Opportunities in New York State (Winter 2009)
Summer learning opportunities are a critical component of a comprehensive and coordinated system of youth programs that contribute to the learning and healthy development of young people. This brief articulates the value and impact of high-quality summer learning opportunities; spotlights exemplary programs already operating in New York State; and recommends strategies to expand and enhance these types of programs.

ELT-NYC Project (PDF, 57 KB)

The Role of Afterschool Programs in Increasing High School Graduation Rates in New York State (Spring 2009)
The after-school community can play an important role in building a youth-serving system in New York State that keeps young people engaged in school and on track to graduation from high school. This policy brief provides an overview of the benefits to high school graduation; describes the New York State context; links after-school to factors that improve high school graduation rates; and recommends a number of policies that can forge a stronger partnership between schools and after-school programs in addressing this issue.

ELT-NYC Project (PDF, 60 KB)