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Research Topics Research Topics   Research Topics Making the Case: A 2009 Fact Sheet on Children and Youth in Out-of-School Time A 2009 report by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College After-School Program and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research Social Policy Report by Robert C. Granger of the William T. Grant Foundation Potential Economic Impacts of Improved Education on Wyoming From the Alliance for Excellent Education Wyoming High Schools Economic Impact Report Card From the Alliance for Excellent Education Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers A February 2010 Report from the Alliance for Excellent Education Supervision at the Beacons: Developing Leaders for Afterschool Programs The supervisory process is a critical element in the quality and effectiveness of youth programs. The work of three Beacon Centers is described, highlighting strategies and practices that guide the supervisory process at these organizations. Tailor Made: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Hard-to-Reach Youth Tailor Made is one in the series of wrap-around services offered by the Beacon as part of the comprehensive wellness program. Tailor Made uses a group setting to work with vulnerable and at-risk students to develop healthy life behaviors. Engaging Middle-School Youth Through Project-Based Learning Clubs Attracting and retaining adolescents in afterschoolprograms is challenging, therefore engaging them early—before they hit high school—through programming that speaks to them, helps to develop secure and long-term relationships. Out-of-School Time: Leveraging Higher Education for Quality Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters This KIDS COUNT Special Report calls for a renewed emphasis on reading success by outlining the challenges, and issuing recommendations. Afterschool: Providing Benefits to Middle School Students The Creativity Crisis For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong and how can we fix it. Performance Management and Evaluation: What`s the Difference? This brief provides information on performance managementthe ongoing process of collecting and analyzing information to monitor program performanceand its relationshop to other forms of evaluation. Wyoming High School Drop Out Information The best stimulus package for a Wyoming high school students is a high school diploma. Information provided by the Alliance for Excellent Education Understanding High School Graduation Rates in Wyoming Looking at the indicators of success, gaps, who is graduating and other factors that clarify graduation rates in Wyoming. Research provided by the Alliance for Excellent Education. Wyoming College and Career Readiness Wyoming is one of 45 states working to create common assessment systems aligned to college-and-career-ready standards. Research provided by the Alliance for Excellent Education. Education and the Economy How to boost Wyoming`s economy by improving high school graduation rates. Research provided by the Alliance for Excellent Education. Federal High School Graduation Rate Policies and the Impact on Wyoming Research Provided by the Alliance for Excellent Education.     10/14/13    5th Annual State Conference on Afterschool Programs The Leader in ... More>> 6/19/12    Wyoming Afterschool Alliance to begin Phase III of its Quality Improvement Initiative More>> 3/13/12    Investing in Kids Now Saves Money Later The research is clear: High quality ... More>> 11/11/11    New Report: Wyoming Making Some Progress, But Has Considerable Work Still to Do to Make Afterschool Programs Available to All Children Who Need Them A new assessment of ... More>> 307.335.WYAA (9922) WYOMING AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE 626 Washington Street Lander, WY 82520 Click here to sign up for the WYAA email list. WYAA is a sponsored initiative of the Wyoming Community Foundation. © WYOMING AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE   Site designed by The Webwright HOME ABOUT US EVENTS RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS PRESS RELEASES LINKS MAP PARTNERS PHOTOS CONTACT US