Catalyzing for Thriving Youth from their Early Education through Young Adulthood.

A Presentation by Deborah Lowe Vandell, to The Mott Afterschool State Networks

Findings from 3 Large studies: 1) A 26-year longitudinal study of effects of early care & education AND organized afterschool activities, 2) A new meta-analysis of effects on academic & educational outcomes, and 3) Review the critical conditions that need to be in place to achieve these important outcomes