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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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Fair, Cynthia D.; Decker, Anna K.; Hopkins, Kathryn E. – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2011
This qualitative longitudinal study focuses on analyses of journals written by 31 sixth grade students who participated in the Chapel Buddy program. The Chapel Buddy program is a developmental mentoring program that pairs sixth graders with kindergarten students. Mentors responded to guided writing prompts three times during the course of the…
Descriptors: Mentors, Experiential Learning, Helping Relationship, Kindergarten
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Duda, Michelle A.; Minick, Vanessa – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2006
The transition to kindergarten can be difficult for both parents and children. Teachers, administrators and community providers can help ease this process by developing effective transition programs and materials for families in anticipation of the school year. However, such resources are often time-consuming and costly. To offer a solution, a…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Service Learning, Kindergarten, Transitional Programs