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McCombs, Jennifer Sloan; Augustine, Catherine H.; Unlu, Fatih; Ziol-Guest, Kathleen M.; Naftel, Scott; Gomez, Celia J.; Marsh, Terry; Akinniranye, Goke; Todd, Ivy – RAND Corporation, 2019
Research evidence suggests that summer breaks contribute to income-based achievement and opportunity gaps for children and youth. However, summertime can also be used to provide programs that support an array of goals for children and youth, including improved academic achievement, physical health, mental health, social and emotional well-being,…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Access to Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Brown, Joyce – Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, 1989
Describes the New York City Community Improvement Project, which trains community school board members in board governance and policy development. Components include publications describing the organization and functions of the boards, and training sessions providing an overview of the educational structure, school law, and ethics. (FMW)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Educational Administration, Leadership Training, Management Development
Jackson, Barbara L.; And Others – 1988
This report is an evaluation of New York City's 1987-88 Parent Involvement Program (PIP). PIP included the following: (1) a Parent Orientation Program focusing on parents of children in grades K-3 in six community school districts; (2) a Citywide Parent Involvement Program; and (3) community school district, borough-wide, and local school Parent…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3