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EXTERNAL RESOURCE LIBRARY
Here you’ll find free resources from government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and others in the field, curated by our team with 21st CCLC professionals in mind. The external resource library includes videos, web pages, publications, and more to help you learn about and implement evidence-based strategies and best practices. All were screened for their relevance to out-of-school time, and many are specific to 21st CCLC programs.
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This review of research spanning 20 years found career and technical education (CTE) has positive impacts on students' academic achievement, high school completion, employability skills, and college readiness. OST programs could use this article to advocate for the inclusion of CTE activities in their programs or to create buy-in for these activities with partners.
- Source: Career & Technical Education Resource Network
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2024
This survey of college students' financial challenges can help out-of-school time programs identify areas where they could offer enrichment activities to strengthen students' financial literacy, helping them avoid similar challenges that could get in the way of achieving their dreams.
- Source: Inside Higher Ed
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2022
The Youth Changing the World toolkit and implementation guide can help students develop and engage in service-learning activities. Grants also available: https://ysa.org/grants/afterschool/
- Source: Youth Service America
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Implementation Strategies, Leadership and Management Practices
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This review of research spanning 20 years found career and technical education (CTE) has positive impacts on students' academic achievement, high school completion, employability skills, and college readiness. OST programs could use this article to advocate for the inclusion of CTE activities in their programs or to create buy-in for these activities with partners.
- Source: Career & Technical Education Resource Network
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2024
This survey of college students' financial challenges can help out-of-school time programs identify areas where they could offer enrichment activities to strengthen students' financial literacy, helping them avoid similar challenges that could get in the way of achieving their dreams.
- Source: Inside Higher Ed
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2022
The Youth Changing the World toolkit and implementation guide can help students develop and engage in service-learning activities. Grants also available: https://ysa.org/grants/afterschool/
- Source: Youth Service America
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Implementation Strategies, Leadership and Management Practices
This resource was developed by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC),funded under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) and administered by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. underCooperativeAgreementNo. 287E230009 with the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Department or the federal government. The 21st CCLC NTAC project officers are Dr. Janell Wood and Ms.Andrea Jackson.
