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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Diem, Richard A.; Katims, David S. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1998
Determines effects of computerized science tutoring on the self-esteem of at-risk urban high school students. Through a case study/structured interview dyad, ascertains students' perceptions of the use of this technology in schools. Results indicate students' self-esteem improved from pre- to posttest on the Self-Esteem Index. (MMU)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 9, High Risk Students
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Yin, Zenong; Katims, David S.; Zapata, Jesse T. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1996
Studied after-school activities of low-income, at-risk Mexican American middle school students, and examined relationships between these activities and substance use. Results with almost 1,200 students show a general lack of participation in organized activities by these students. Those involved in unsupervised after-school activities outside the…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, High Risk Students, Intermediate Grades