Section I. A Focus on Student Success

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This section presents reports, analyses and commentaries on the importance of afterschool and summer learning programs for promoting academic achievement and school performance. Topics include homework, the Common Core State Standards, supporting English learners and students with special needs, dropout prevention and other issues key to promoting college and career readiness.

The Potential of Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers for Supporting School Success

Rhonda H. Lauer and Ralph R. Smith

Expanded Learning Opportunities are Key to Student Learning

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee

Supporting Mathematics Learning Outside the Regular School Day in Afterschool and Summers

Danette Parsley

How Quality Afterschool Programs Help Motivate and Engage More Young People in Learning, Schooling, and Life

Paul E. Heckman and Carla Sanger

The Potential of Career and College Readiness and Exploration in Afterschool Programs

Betsy Brand and Andrew Valent

Using Afterschool and Summer Learning to Improve Literacy Skills

Carol H. Rasco, Judy B. Cheatham, Sarah H. Cheatham and Earl Martin Phalen