Achieving academic success after school: A randomized evaluation of the Higher Achievement program

Author(s): Linden, Leigh L.; Herrera, Carla; Grossman, Jean Baldwin;
Date Issued: September, 2011
Description: An evaluation of the impact of Higher Achievement, a high-quality, comprehensive, and time-intensive after school and summer supplemental education program for middle school students in Washington, DC, on participants' academic attitudes and achievement, peer and adult support, and behavior, based on data collected from 951 randomly assigned students at baseline, at one and two years, and before and after summer vacation
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Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation ; Atlantic Philanthropies ; Wallace Foundation
Source: Unpublished manuscript. Retrieved October 10, 2011, from the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Web site: http://www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/achieving-academic-success-after-school-randomized-evaluation-higher-achievement-program
Topics: Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Out-Of-School Time
Country: United States
States: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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