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Beyond the Bell

Extending Opportunities for Learning
Summer 2002
Volume 7 Number 4

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The Barefoot Hours
Programs designed to engage students during out-of-school time gain widespread support, drawing attention from schools, parents, researchers-and kids.

From Threshers to Thrashers
In Bozeman, Montana, skateboarders find an ally in 4-H, an organization that's been serving the needs of young people for a century.

'A Better Place To Be'
Community learning centers are sprouting in both rural and urban areas, connecting kids with school even when it's not in session.

Take-Home Lessons
Is homework the key to raising achievement or a drag on family time? Researchers give the time-honored tradition a fresh look.

Stretching Mental Muscles
For academic competitors in a small Portland high school, the final bell means it's time to shift into high gear in the science lab.

After-School Needs Come Into Spotlight
Coordinator of Seattle MOST shares highlights of a seven-year effort to improve access to quality out-of-school care.

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