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4/19/07
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In the muddy Vermont woods, teens discover science, community, and a newfound love of learning.3/9/07
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Squeezed out of the classroom by NCLB, some innovative technology has found its way into after-school programs.
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Computer Clubhouses offer underserved kids an after-school retreat for inclusive, hands-on learning -- from editing digital photos and producing their own music to building robots.5/29/07
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Afterschool Alliance director Jodi Grant proposes a solution.1/24/07
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A Chicago Public Schools program makes enrichment programs for teens meaningful.
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The Fremont High School Business Academy, in Oakland, California, a small learning environment operating within a larger school, educates entrepreneurs.9/2/03
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A full-service community school promotes healthier kids, a safer campus, and improved academic achievement.9/2/02
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Learning supplants leisure as the primary focus of after-school programs.1/24/07
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Students who cross the bridge from school to career.10/4/05
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One woman's passion leads to a creative haven for these students.6/14/07
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A Philadelphia career academy fosters a drive to learn.
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A data-collection program brings real science to school -- and startles the professionals.3/8/05
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Start creating your lessons with these tips and activities.10/14/08
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Guide students through the steps to create and deliver an oral presentation, and end with playing their golf hole.10/27/08
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Teach students about size-distance relationships and making group estimates.11/3/08
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Practice teamwork skills and estimation by having students lay out a life-size replica of their golf holes.10/24/08
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Teach students the basics of telling time and recording dates in various formats.1/20/09
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Revisit orthographic drawings by teaching students how to create and present plans for their golf holes.10/27/08
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Give students a lesson in navigation -- from the points of the compass to GPS mapping.1/20/09
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Introduce students to field guides and species identification.1/20/09
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Wrap up the curriculum with a primer on field analysis.11/3/08
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Students contribute to the scientific community by observing the life around them.1/20/09
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Build your students' observation skills through animal identification.1/20/09
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Teach your students the art of recording observations in the field.11/7/08
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Help with gauging your students' knowledge retention.9/24/08
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Download these templates and worksheets to help you construct your course outline and lesson plans, and to evaluate your teaching performance.9/24/08
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Providence's after-school AfterZone is a citywide system of engaging programs that at-risk middle-school students have taken ownership of.
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Take control of the classroom by assigning roles and setting up learning procedures.9/24/08
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Students like Kimmy Feng architect their futures through Build San Francisco's mentorship/apprenticeship program.1/20/09
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Citizen Schools uses the hours after school to teach kids important lessons.1/20/09
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Take a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of running an AfterZone.1/20/09
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Teach students how to turn their golf-hole designs into cool graphics and animations.10/27/08
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Fostering creativity through brainstorming and sketching sessions.10/22/08
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The Citizen Schools after-school program turns educational basics into real-world purpose.1/20/09
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Find quality-control measurements for building successful after-school programs.1/20/09
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Teach your students how to sketch polygons and objects in perspective.1/20/09
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We use these terms throughout this and other Build SF lessons.10/15/08
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After-school mentors can keep middle school kids from dropping out.1/20/09
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Use these tips to overcome potential resource and attitude barriers in implementing the golf-hole project.10/27/08
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Building a brand that youth identify with can make or break after-school programs.12/13/08
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Learn how PASA and its partners allocate grants to different program providers for running a community campus system.1/20/09
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Conceptualize a project plan based on the four stages of the learning cycle.9/24/08
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Architectural projects and internships integrate real-life math, science, design, and technology skills for San Francisco high school students. More to this story.2/21/07
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The Las Vegas building boom has stretched the creativity and resources of the fastest-growing school district in the nation. More to this story.9/17/04
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Community mentors help the After School Matters program serve more than 25,000 Chicago students. More to this story.
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An overview of how after-school and summer programs engage community partners to extend the learning day and year. More to this story.1/5/07
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Fourth-grade students make meaningful contributions to science through the nationwide NatureMapping program. More to this story.3/8/05
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Through the Citizen Schools program, professionals team up with public schools to create an enhanced learning community after the school day ends. More to this story.1/20/09
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NatureMapping teachers and mentors talk about the benefits of the deep, lasting relationships formed between students and community professionals. Plus advice and resources on creating these kinds of partnerships.1/20/09
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NatureMapping teacher Diane Peterson and director Karen Dvornich discuss how this science program helps students meet standards in all areas while also developing their soft skills. Plus assessment tips and resources.1/20/09
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Learn how Build SF measures the success of its students and its program, plus assessment tips and links.1/20/09
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Learn how Build SF develops relationships, including school-community and student-mentor bonds, plus tips and links to help you build your own.1/20/09
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Community professionals talk about connecting with students as mentors, and NatureMapping director Karen Dvornich discusses building confidence in teachers and students in the field. Plus, mentoring tips and resources.1/20/09
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NatureMapping participants talk about the nuts and bolts of setting up a field science program and how it can be tailored to any curriculum needs; plus advice and links for starting your own program.1/20/09
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The Providence, Rhode Island, after-hours program engages kids in learning -- and fun. More to this story.1/20/09
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