Experience Corps Works! Results from Washington University Study
The recently released final report from Washington University in St. Louis states conclusively that Experience Corps works. We have always known this, and now there is a rigorous scientific study that backs up our own evaluation.
The study took place between 2006-2008 in three cities where Experience Corps operates. These were Boston, New York City, and Port Arthur, TX.
Results show that students who participate in our program make over 60% more progress than similar students not served by our program.
The greatest areas of improvement were in two key areas:
Sounding out new words
Reading Comprehension
The study also shows that teachers overwhelmingly welcome the program.
Finally, Experience Corps members also benefit from the program. Working with children improves the health and well-being of older adults.
Please read the great stories printed recently in the Boston Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. Click the links below.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0408/p90s01-usgn.html
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