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Peer reviewedGambrell, Linda B.; Jarrell, Mary E. – Reading World, 1980
Describes a Title I summer program in which teachers and aides visited children's homes weekly with the objectives of (1) increasing the amount of reading done by the children during the summer and (2) involving parents in reading activities with their children. Evaluates the program, noting the benefits reported by children, parents, and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education
Download full textBallinger, Charles E.; And Others – 1987
This fastback examines the instructional and administrative benefits of year-round education and describes schools currently operating on a year-round schedule. Instructional benefits of year-round education for gifted, average, and remedial students are cited in a brief introductory article. Other benefits, discussed in more detail, include…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Year, Flexible Scheduling
