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Summer Learning
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Early Planning Key to Effective Summer Learning Programs
Aug 14, 2013
RAND education experts Jennifer McCombs and Catherine Augustine hosted a news media conference call to discuss the best steps school districts can take to provide the most effective and rewarding summer learning programs.
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Educational Program Evaluation
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Can Summer Learning Programs Prevent Skill and Knowledge Loss?
Jun 21, 2012
Today is National Summer Learning Day, a day established to raise awareness of the significance summer learning plays in educational achievement.
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Extracurricular Activities
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Dropping Out, Imprisoned or Killed: Disparities in Outcomes Faced by Young African American Men
Lois M. Davis @LoisMDavis
Aug 26, 2011
Tavis Smiley on PBS
Boys and men of color—in particular, young African American men—are particularly vulnerable to racial and ethnic disparities. That such disparities exist should surprise no one. Nor should the fact that such disparities diminish the life chances of those affected, writes Lois M. Davis.
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Monitor After-School Programs Carefully
Megan K. Beckett
Jan 2, 2003
San Diego Union-Tribune
Now that California schools have access to up to $550 million in new assistance annually under Proposition 49 to fund after-school programs, wise choices need to be made to ensure the money will be used for programs that give children the maximum benefit, writes Megan Beckett in an commentary.
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After-School Programs

Early Planning Key to Effective Summer Learning Programs

Can Summer Learning Programs Prevent Skill and Knowledge Loss?

Dropping Out, Imprisoned or Killed: Disparities in Outcomes Faced by Young African American Men

Monitor After-School Programs Carefully

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