Advancing Achievement: Findings from an Independent Evaluation of a Major After-School Initiative

Contributing Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures


Author(s)/Creator(s): Amy Arbreton; Jessica Sheldon; Molly Bradshaw; Julie Goldsmith; Linda Jucovy; Sarah Pepper

Publishing Date: 2008-02-01

Issue Areas: Education and Literacy

Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 The James Irvine Foundation and Public/Private Ventures.

This report presents outcomes from Public/Private Ventures research on CORAL, an eight-year, $58 million after-school initiative of The James Irvine Foundation. Findings described in the report demonstrate the relationship between high-quality literacy programming and academic gains and underscore the potential role that quality programs may play in the ongoing drive to improve academic achievement. The report includes a 12-page executive summary.

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Intended Audience: Policy Professionals

Coverage: California

Type/Format: Whitepaper

Language code: English

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