Afterschool and summer programs have a small, though statistically significant positive impact on student achievement in reading and mathematics, finds a recent study conducted by Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). The study, entitled The Effectiveness of Out-Of-School-Time Strategies in Assisting Low-Achieving Students in Reading and Mathematics: A Research Synthesis, analyzed 56 studies conducted since 1984; each met high standards for rigor in exploring the impact of out-of-school time (OST) strategies. Researchers found reading gains for students in kindergarten through second grade and for high school students. One-on-one tutoring brought the greatest reading gains.
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