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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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Springer, Sarah I. – Journal of School Counseling, 2014
A significant number of elementary school-aged children participate in some form of athletic activity. As they become pre-teens, the percentage of these children involved in sports lessens, especially as children begin to recognize differences in athletic abilities. Research assessing youth sports suggests that adults and peers can increase…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, School Counseling, Physical Fitness, Health Promotion
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Vavreck, Sarah; Esposito, Judy – Journal of School Counseling, 2012
The focus of this paper is on responses from fifth grade peer tutors who were trained to use child-centered play therapy language during tutoring sessions with kindergarteners. The focus of this project was to identify academic and social/emotional benefits of participating in the program. Results indicated that participation in the program…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Play Therapy, Peer Teaching, Grade 5