Browsing by Subject "year around education"

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    Alternative Calendars: Final Report by the Working Group
    (University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1999-02-01) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement; Working Group on Alternative Calendars
    This report from a working group convened by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning examined evidence on the educational and fiscal outcomes of year-round education and issues encountered in implementing year-round educational programs in Minnesota. In October 1998, a Working Group was convened to provide independent advice to the State Legislature on alternatives to the traditional nine-month, September through June school year calendar.
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    Alternative Calendars: Final Report by the Working Group: Table 4. Minnesota schools with year-round calendars interviewed January 1999
    (University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1999-02-01) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement; Working Group on Alternative Calendars
    Table 4 was extracted from: Alternative Calendars: Final Report by the Working Group. This report from a working group convened by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning examined evidence on the educational and fiscal outcomes of year-round education and issues encountered in implementing year-round educational programs in Minnesota.
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    Extended Learning and Year-Round Programs in Six Districts: An Overview (February 1999)
    (University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1999-02) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement
    In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature began allocating funding to promote year-round and extended day, week, and year programs. This report describes the nature of the programs offered during 1997-98 school year and their related outcomes. Profiles for each program are located in the appendices.
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    Extended Learning and Year-Round Programs in Six Districts: An Overview. (February 1998)
    (University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1998-02) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement
    Beginning in 1995 the Minnesota Legislature allocated funding to promote year-round and extended day, week, and year programs. This report describes the nature of these programs and related outcomes. Profiles for each program are in the appendices.
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    St. Paul Public Schools Extended Learning Programs: Evaluation Report (1997)
    (University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1997) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement
    In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature provided funding for year-round schools and extended day, week and year programming. Such programs are viewed as a way to increase student achievement, skills, and self-confidence through more flexible use of learning time. In March of 1996, the Saint Paul Public School district enlisted the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement to conduct an evaluation of its extended day, week and year programs.