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Fitzpatrick, Dan – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2018
In this meta-analysis, I have reviewed published and unpublished research on single-track, year-round education's effect on science and social studies achievement, 2001-2016. Of 30 studies that met inclusion criteria and had data from which an effect size estimate could be calculated, 7 reported science outcomes (18 effect size estimates) or…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Social Studies, Science Achievement, Evidence
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Alexander, Andrew G.; Lyons, Paul E. – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases when students are away on summer vacation. Evaluation of serial BMI measurements on year-round students allows new insight into the reasons children gain weight seasonally. Methods: The 206 first and second graders of 2-year-round elementary schools with obesity intervention programs were weighed and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Body Weight, Grade 1
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Winter, Eileen C. – Child Care in Practice, 2005
A balanced or modified school year is a rearrangement of the traditional school calendar to provide more continuous learning throughout the school year. Students receive the same amount of instructional time as those on the traditional calendar but in-school time is more evenly balanced with out-of-school time throughout the year. It has been the…
Descriptors: Year Round Schools, School Schedules, Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education
Zyskowski, Gloria; Curry, Janice; Patrick, Ertha; Washington, Wanda – Online Submission, 1999
This report summarizes evaluation results for AISD's federally-funded Title I program activities during school year 1998-1999.
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Legislation, Preschool Education