ERIC Number: EJ974087
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-5653
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Serving Hispanic School-Aged Children in after School Programming: Implications for School Social Work
Greenberg, Joy Pastan
School Social Work Journal, v36 n2 p73-88 Mar 2012
The U.S. school-age population has been experiencing dramatic demographic changes over the past two decades. Hispanic students constitute the fastest growing student group today, and this growth is expected to continue such that there will be more Hispanic school-aged children than non-Hispanic school-aged children in 2050. Unfortunately, Hispanic youth are lagging behind their white counterparts with respect to academic achievement. Quality after school programming can be an effective way to positively promote cognitive, social, and emotional development among Hispanic students, yet they are under enrolled. This paper analyzes the effects of child and family characteristics on the enrollment in after school activities of Hispanic school-aged children. Implications for school social work practice are discussed. By collaborating with school communities, educators, parents, and students, school social workers can take an important step toward enhancing the educational experiences of this growing student population. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: School Activities, Family Characteristics, After School Programs, Enrollment, Hispanic American Students, School Social Workers, Educational Experience, Emotional Development, Social Work, Achievement Gap, Educational Quality, Cognitive Development, Social Development, Academic Achievement, Cooperation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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