How Important Are Intergenerational Programs in Today's Schools?.

Hopkins, George R.

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ERIC Number: EJ619613

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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How Important Are Intergenerational Programs in Today's Schools?

Hopkins, George R.

Phi Delta Kappan, v82 n4 p317-19 Dec 2000

Because today's families tend to be scattered geographically, children are less likely to interact with grandparents and other older adults. A volunteer coordinator describes the enriching experiences stimulated by a senior pen- pal program in Staten Island (New York) schools involving third graders and senior citizens. (MLH)

Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Education, Family Life, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Role Models, Social Change

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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