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ERIC Number: EJ663049
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-6102
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Small Groups and Mentors Foster Relationships during Summer Reading Program--A Qualitative Analysis.
Miltenberger, Margaret W.; Phillips, Ruthellen H.; McDonald, Brenda Pruett; Triplett, Susan K.
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v7 n3 p101-110 Spr-Sum 2002
Interviewed 17 parents and 26 school personnel involved with children in a 6-week summer reading and nutrition program, "Energy Express." Quantitative studies of "Energy Express" show significant increases in reading scores. This study indicates that children develop relationships with their college student AmeriCorps mentors and with each other; parents develop relationships with the program. (EV)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Mentors, Nutrition, Peer Relationship, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Reading Programs, Summer Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue devoted to articles accepted from the 2001 Outreach Scholarship Conference (Pennsylvania State University, October 15, 2001).