Ongoing since 2015
State Monitoring Activities with Tracking, Synthesis and Analysis, and Technical Assistance in Implementing a Successful State.
Ongoing since 2017
In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), researchers at American Institutes for Research and the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women are undertaking a study that explores how high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs can promote participants’ literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy-related skills.
Ongoing since 2007
The primary objective of this project is to manage the continuation of the well established Afterschool Matters Initiative, which includes several publications and a Research Grantee program, in addition to planning for the national expansion of a related action/research writing initiative.
Ongoing since 2010
NIOST is conducting a longitudinal physical activity study in the five elementary schools in Natick with a particular focus on “BOKS,” a before-school physical activity program sponsored by Reebok. There are over 400 grade K-2 participants enrolled in the study.
Ongoing since 2010
This project will evaluate the Boston Summer Learning Program.
2019 - 2023
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), an action project of WCW, is working with five out-of-school time programs in Philadelphia, PA, to enhance and implement program quality assessment, literacy skill-building best practices, and continuous program quality improvement.
Ongoing since 2005
NIOST with its partners has pursued multiple levels of investigation and utilized a menu of field-tested tools to gather extensive data to inform the continued development and sustainability of the Boston Summer Learning Project and school-year OST programs.
2019 - 2022
This project focuses on understanding the impact of GEMS clubs on girl’s curiosity, interest, and persistence in STEM learning in the Franklin area.
Ongoing since 2014
Pilot survey to assess uptake of the NAA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards
Ongoing since 2001
National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) began a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MADESE) in 2001 to develop assessment tools and a menu of technical assistance activities to support the MA 21st CCLC programs.
Ongoing since 1979
NIOST supports the healthy development of children, families, and communities, and advances the OST field through our research, training, advocacy, and tools.
Ongoing since 2014
Georgia Hall and Jean Wiecha edit a special issue of New Directions or Youth Development (NDYD) to promote awareness on how OST programs reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease.
Ongoing since 2013
NIOST will evaluate a new online learning program.
Ongoing since 2013
Implementation and dissemination of physical activity program for out-of-school time
Ongoing since 2017
This study examines whether extended participation in high-quality OST programs is positively associated with the development of literacy skills and social emotional learning skills.
Ongoing since 2009
This project will focus on the BOKS program, which aims to improve kids' academic performance and overall health using physical activity to jump start children's brains in the morning.
Ongoing since 2012
This study evaluates the Regular AfterZone and AfterZone Summer Scholars programs.
Ongoing since 2015
National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) is serving as the research and evaluation study partner to BridgeUP: STEM an initiative of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in Manhattan, New York.
Ongoing since 2015
National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) is a partner to the U.S. Department of Education, 21st CCLC Program along with Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions, Inc. (GEARS).
Ongoing since 2013
NIOST will assist with the implementation of a new afterschool program.
2010 - 2012
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) conducted a research study on After-School Gets Moving, a physical activity training resource tool for out-of-school time (OST) professionals.
2000 - 2002
This project connected high-level leaders from different cities and states to educate them on the dynamic landscape of after-school programs. in hopes of directing the influence, funding, and high expectations of these leaders towards a "critical mass" of associated initiatives across the country.
Completed in 2005
Researchers examined the ways in which same-sex couples in Massachusetts perceived marriage.
2009 - 2011
An evaluation of physical spaces in Massachusetts child care settings.
2008 - 2011
The project combined out-of-school time (OST) professional advisors, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), and NASA experts from across the agency to use research-based strategies to develop afterschool activity guides adapted from NASA Planetary Science formal education curricula.
2003 - 2005
This project sought to identify the most successful elements of afterschool programs in Massachusetts; including staff, policymaking, funding, and program/activity participation.
Completed in 2006
This was an evaluation of a national project that fosters more positive attitudes and stronger affiliations among middle school teachers, students, and parents within school communities.
Completed in 2006
This study examined the ways in which youth participate in the League: how do they experience the democratic ideals of a debate program? How do they come to consider and participate in democracy?
2007 - 2009
The FasTracKids Research Study is a 19-month international study aimed at examining the link between participation in FasTracKids enrichment programs and child outcomes (children 4 and 5 years old). FasTracKids Enrichment Centers offer a variety of classes and activities designed to promote early learning, develop creative thinking and problem solving, build verbal communication, promote leadership and personal growth, and encourage a lifelong love of learning.
Completed in 2006
This program examined the ways urban high school students benefit from and utilize school-to-work programs, with an exploration of class differences on work relationships and overall experience.
2008 - 2011
This is a secondary analysis of data collected over the long-term to determine how physical activity benefits the overall health and well-being of children over time. This study focused on theNICHD’s Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development data.
2010 - 2011
This research study uses quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and multiple regression modeling to examine healthy eating and physical activity opportunities in a national sample of out-of-school time programs.
2010 - 2011
This study investigated the effective practices and support offered in an arts-based afterschool programs to reduce the dropout rate among high school students.
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