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Szaj, Kathleen C. – Momentum, 1998
Describes the development and growth of a program at a new York City public elementary school called Growing a Story: A Theatrical Exploration of Imagination for Literacy Enrichment. This arts educational program fosters students' pride of ownership, self-esteem, and interdependence through improvised creation and performance of original…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Expression, Drama
Rosenberg, Steve; McKeon, Loren Marie – Momentum, 1998
Describes the activities and benefits of Positive Peer Groups (PPG), a Cleveland-based diocese program involving 40 schools. Designed for students with behavioral or academic problems, it focuses on school service projects that teach students to develop and implement valuable social skills. Describes the positive social and academic effects PPG…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavioral Objectives, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Competence