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Renkas, Cindy – Active Learner: A Foxfire Journal for Teachers, 1998
Describes a South Carolina family-science program featuring nongraded recreational weekend programs conducted by experts at their facilities. The format allows in-depth presentation of topics using community resources, lets elementary students experience real applications of science and see scientists as role models, and strengthens parent/child…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Experiential Learning
Meyers, Judith; Kyle, John E. – 1996
Local governments are on the front line of responsibility for the welfare of children and families. Increased city efforts and collaboration on behalf of children and families were found by this survey of 780 cities conducted by the National League of Cities (NLC) during 1995. The survey found that nearly two out of three cities are involved in…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Childhood Needs, Children, City Government
