After-School Education: A Promising Lever to Promote Excellence and Equity
Abstract
Abstract After-School programs are a common feature of US schools, and they typically focus on providing enrichment for sports and the arts or remediation for students needing academic support. A slew of equity concerns arise, as students from more affluent communities typically receive more exposure to afterschool enrichment, while less privileged students receive more childcare or remediation. In this essay, we discuss how After-School programs can be extended and improved—particularly in divested communities—to increase students’ opportunity to access advanced academic learning, as well as build out an exceptional talent pool across the country.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Youth Development and Social Support
Global Educational Reforms and Inequalities
School Choice and Performance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks
- Pages
- 123–132
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter