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Direct linkWilson, Judith; Krakowsky, Arthur M.; Herget, Charles J. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2010
Teaching Opportunities for Partners in Science (TOPS) is an outreach program using volunteers (the "partners") for: 1) assisting teachers in grades K-8 with preparation and delivery of science and engineering (S&E) lessons in the classroom; 2) providing content knowledge to teachers when needed to teach quality science and…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Science Instruction, Retirement, Scientists
Raley, Becca – Public/Private Ventures, 2006
"Rewards of Giving" is based on interviews with 43 volunteers in Experience Corps, a national service program that recruits, trains and places teams of older adults in underserved urban elementary schools as tutors and mentors. The study offers a rich understanding of what motivates Americans over 55 to volunteer, the challenges and rewards they…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Volunteers, Urban Schools, Elementary Schools
