2013
DOI: 10.1111/juaf.12003
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From Toxic Tours to Growing the Grassroots: Tensions in Critical Pedagogy and Community Development

Abstract: Structural inequalities in American public education are inextricably tied to deep‐seated patterns of racial and economic segregation. Children in poor neighborhoods are less likely to have the household resources, neighborhood institutions, or school amenities necessary for a good, challenging education. In response, a growing number of organizations have launched initiatives to simultaneously revitalize neighborhoods and improve public education, emphasizing youth participation as an essential component in t… Show more

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“…As viewed through a strengths-based lens, young adult staff and the youth they serve are not mere recipients of CBO services; they are assets, resources, and "indigenous leaders" (Glickman & Scally, 2008). With proper investments and increased efforts to strengthen the afterschool profession (Hurd & Deutsch, 2017;Larson et al, 2015), ASIs can spark systemic change in the broader community (Su & Jagninski, 2013). Thus, policies that provide funding for these efforts and increase opportunities for professional development, especially as ASPs with positive youth development missions continue to expand in urban areas, would greatly support the mission of such CBOs.…”
Section: Strengths Limitations and Future Directionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As viewed through a strengths-based lens, young adult staff and the youth they serve are not mere recipients of CBO services; they are assets, resources, and "indigenous leaders" (Glickman & Scally, 2008). With proper investments and increased efforts to strengthen the afterschool profession (Hurd & Deutsch, 2017;Larson et al, 2015), ASIs can spark systemic change in the broader community (Su & Jagninski, 2013). Thus, policies that provide funding for these efforts and increase opportunities for professional development, especially as ASPs with positive youth development missions continue to expand in urban areas, would greatly support the mission of such CBOs.…”
Section: Strengths Limitations and Future Directionsmentioning
confidence: 99%