Learning Opportunities in Out-of-School Time

Research shows that creating optimal conditions for learning wherever kids spend time can boost student motivation and engagement—whether in or out of school. #HowLearningHappens

Our How Learning Happens video series explores practices grounded in the science of learning and human development. To see more, visit http://www.edutopia.org/how-learning-happens

This series was produced by Edutopia in collaboration with the Learning Policy Institute (https://learningpolicyinstitute.org), with support from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation (http://sdbjrfoundation.org).

Special Thanks:
The Science of Learning and Development Alliance: https://www.soldalliance.org
The Forum for Youth Investment: https://forumfyi.org
The National AfterSchool Association: https://naaweb.org
The Wallace Foundation: https://www.wallacefoundation.org
EducationCounsel: http://educationcounsel.com
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay: https://www.bgcgb.org
Tacoma Public Schools: https://www.tacomaschools.org
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center: https://thompsonisland.org
Wings for Kids: https://www.wingsforkids.org