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The Evolution of Afterschool Programs: Addressing Childhood Inequities in America

This overview explores the history and development of afterschool programs in America, particularly for low-income children, emphasizing their importance for holistic child development. Beginning in the late 1800s, with the rise of child labor laws and Jane Addams’ contributions through settlement houses, these programs have aimed to combat socio-economic challenges faced by children. The growing need for safe, constructive environments post-school hours has become crucial in addressing issues like crime, poverty, and educational failure.

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The Evolution of Afterschool Programs: Addressing Childhood Inequities in America

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  1. AFTERSCHOOL: BUILDING A FIELD

  2. Temescal Associates Sam Piha www.temescalassociates.com

  3. History of Afterschool in America

  4. A Different Kind of Child Development Institution: • The History of After-School Programs for Low Income Children Robert Halpern Erikson Institute for Graduate Study in Child Development

  5. LATE 1800’S CHILD LABOR LABOR LAWS AND COMPULSARY EDUCATION

  6. … A NEED FOR “AFTER SCHOOL”

  7. JANE ADAMS: SETTLEMENT HOUSES

  8. IMPORTANCE OF PLAY AND ART

  9. YES, EVEN HOMEWORK

  10. 1930’s: Great Depression 1940’s: World War II

  11. INEQUATIVES OF POVERTY & PREVENTION! • drugs • violence • gangs • teen pregnancy • safety • school failure • graduation rates • obesity • workforce readiness

  12. 1992

  13. Violent Juvenile Crime Soars When School Bell Rings 3 - 4 PM Data from large CA cities, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 school years

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