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Getting to work on summer learning : recommended practices for success /

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RAND is conducting a longitudinal study that evaluates the effectiveness of voluntary summer learning programs in reducing summer learning loss, which contributes substantially to the achievement gap between low- and higher-income students. Based on evaluations of programs in six school districts, t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Augustine, Catherine H., 1968-
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: McCombs, Jennifer Sloan, 1970-, Schwartz, Heather L., Zakaras, Laura
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, [2013]
Series:RAND summer learning series.
Subjects:
Summer schools > United States.
Children with social disabilities > Education > United States.
EDUCATION > Administration > General.
EDUCATION > Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION > Evaluation & Assessment.
Children with social disabilities > Education.
Summer schools.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Planning
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Teacher Selection and Training
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Attendance
  • Academic Time on Task
  • Program Cost and Funding
  • In Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Surveys and Observations
  • Appendix B: Cost Analyses Methods and Limitations.