The Impact of Year-Round Education on Student Learning: A Study of Six Elementary Schools.

Kneese, Carolyn Calvin

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ERIC Number: EJ606428

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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The Impact of Year-Round Education on Student Learning: A Study of Six Elementary Schools.

Kneese, Carolyn Calvin

ERS Spectrum, n18 n1 p20-26 Win 2000

Summarizes a study of six matched year-round and traditional-calendar elementary schools in a West Coast district. After 4 years, the year-round programs produced acceptable academic growth in students, compared to controls. Gains were higher for math than reading and slowed after several years. (Contains 31 references.) (MLH)

Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Elementary Education, Influences, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Socioeconomic Status, Year Round Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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