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Small Groups and Mentors Foster Relationships during Summer Reading Program--A Qualitative Analysis.
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Download full textMiltenberger, Margaret W.; Phillips, Ruthellen H.; McDonald, Brenda Pruett; Triplett, Susan K. – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2002
Interviewed 17 parents and 26 school personnel involved with children in a 6-week summer reading and nutrition program, "Energy Express." Quantitative studies of "Energy Express" show significant increases in reading scores. This study indicates that children develop relationships with their college student AmeriCorps mentors and with each other;…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Mentors, Nutrition, Peer Relationship
