The Daniel Center - Raleigh, NC

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2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. After School
7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m Summer/Trackout
After School Pick Up Available For Select Schools

The Research

Research shows that high quality out-of-school education opportunities can greatly aid in narrowing the STEM academic achievement gap for at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth. Recently President Barak Obama appointed an advisory group of the nation's leading scientists and engineers (President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology). In their report to the President, PCAST made the following conclusion: "Opportunities to learn STEM(science, technology, engineering and math) outside of school are especially important for members of groups underrepresented in science and engineering, including girls, African-Americans, and Hispanics. As early as elementary school and middle school, many students from these groups begin to think that they will not or cannot excel at STEM. These messages sap the natural interest and lower the performance of groups underrepresented in STEM fields. Out of class activities can counter these messages by showing students that they can succeed at STEM and that STEM is not reserved for certain types of students."

Not only do high quality out-of-school opportunities yield academic benefits, but they also contribute greatly to the overall health and welfare of children. According to a 2010 report by Child Trends (a nonprofit, nonpartisan research center that studies children at all stages of development) , "adolescents in high-quality (out-of-school) programs were more likely to avoid risky behavior, to have better performance in school, and to have greater social competence, over and above the control variables, than those in no program."

Our Mission

The mission of The Daniel Center is to provide enhanced math, science, and technology education opportunities that narrow the education gap for at-risk and disadvantaged students; additionally, to prepare and motivate these young people to pursue a post-high school education through proven tutoring methods. All this takes place within the framework of a safe, effective and FUN childcare program. This program is open to elementary and middle school students, ages 5-12.

The Daniel Center Raleigh, NC Offers:

Math
Science
Computer Technology
EOG Prep
Allotted Homework Time
Educational Field Trips
After School Pick Up
Music - Art - Outdoor Activities
Fun Hands-on Learning Activities

The Daniel Center is pleased to partner with The Science House at NC State University to promote the use of hands-on inquiry based learning in science and math.

We will gladly accept childcare subsidy vouchers.

Register Today! Space is limited.
Go to our Enrollment page for application information

The Daniel Center for Math and Science
735 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919.255.8957
info@danielcenter.org

The Daniel Center for Math and Science does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, nor ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies.

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