Out-of-School Time: A Place of Inspiration and Positive Role-Modeling

November 15, 2021

Adult w youth mentorRole models are those whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others. One need not be a hero, sports star, or celebrity to be a role model. Sometimes being yourself is enough to inspire someone. 

In honor of National Inspirational Role Models Month, we take a look at the various ways the out-of-school time (OST) field lends itself to inspiring not only the youth served, but also the professionals in the field, as evidenced by these articles in our Afterschool Matters journal.

 

These articles highlight the meaningful ways OST programs can inspire and empower participating youth and staff through mentoring and positive identity work. 

 

 

Visit Afterschool Matters for more articles on inspirational role models and other OST topics.

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The Afterschool Matters Initiative is managed by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time, a program of the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College

Georgia Hall, PhD, is Managing Editor of the Afterschool Matters Journal

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