More than homework, a snack, and basketball: Afterschool Programs as an Oasis of Hope for Black Parents in Four Cities

               



     



This study aims to gain a better understanding of what black parents want and think about afterschool programs (ASPs). Benefits include the following: • Empowering low-income and working-class Black parents with information about the benefits of ASPs; • Informing policy decisions regarding the design and implementation of appropriate educational opportunities in ASPs for urban families; and • Advancing research in the fields of public education, extended-day learning, and ASP activities. (10 pages)

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