Afterschool Matters Call for Papers

NIOST is calling for papers for its Spring 2014 issue of Afterschool Matters. The deadline is July 12, 2013.

Afterschool Matters seeks scholarly work, from a variety of disciplines, which can be applied to or is based on the afterschool arena. The journal also welcomes submissions that explore practical ideas for working with young people during the out-of-school hours. Articles should connect to current theory and practice in the field by relating to previously published research; a range of academic perspectives will be considered. We also welcome personal or inspirational narratives and essays for our section “Voices from the Field.”

Any topic related to the theory and practice of out-of-school time programming will be considered for the Spring 2014 issue. We invite you to discuss possible topics in advance with us. Suggested topics include:

• Physical activity and healthy eating
• STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program delivery or STEM staff professional development
• Expanded or extended learning time and the OST hours
• School-community partnerships that support OST programming
• Innovative program approaches
• OST programs and civic engagement, social and emotional development , arts development, or academic improvement
• Research or best-practice syntheses
• OST program environments and spaces
• Key aspects of program leadership and administration
• OST system-building such as cross-city and statewide initiatives
• Special needs youth in OST
• Immigrant and refugee youth in OST
• Youth-centered participatory action research projects
• Gender-focused research and policy initiatives related to OST

Please download the Call for Papers. Inquiries about possible articles or topics are welcome. To inquire or to submit articles, contact:

Georgia Hall, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist, Managing Editor

National Institute on Out-of-School Time

Wellesley Centers for Women

Wellesley College

106 Central Street

Wellesley, MA 02481

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phone: 781-283-2530