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ERIC Number: EJ439297
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Getting Older and Getting Better.
Armengol, Ronald
Phi Delta Kappan, v73 n6 p467-70 Feb 1992
Schools are discovering a wealth of experience and expertise available in their communities' senior populations. The graying of America guarantees older adults' continuing availability as a volunteer force. This article provides advice on developing intergenerational and outreach programs, stressing recruitment strategies and benefits of senior involvement in schools. (four references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults, Outreach Programs, Recruitment, Volunteers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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