New standards and regulations for after-school programs

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Studies show that out-of-school and after-school programming can help with student achievement and attendance, but those programs need to be of a high standard to be effective. We tell you about new regulations in Arizona for after-school programs and how a new set of voluntary standards are designed to enhance the quality of time spent out of class.

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