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Out of School Time (OST) programming over the long-term helps students on their journey towards post-secondary education. Here’s the evidence.
Our evidence, research, and data supports the use of OST programming to achieve the goal of post-secondary education for first-generation college bound students. We are committed to sharing what we’ve learned, so we can all see a day where more children have access to OST resources to help them achieve their dreams.
Other helpful resources:
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