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The promise of community learning

Does an after school program community work? St. Paul Public schools had the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) research the impact of regular participation in their 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. In addition to hard numbers such as test scores and attendance, the CAREI team conducted dozens of interviews with parents, administration, and staff.

So, does the after school program work? The answer is a resounding "yes."

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June 2007

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