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New
Publication Introduces "Complementary Learning"
Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE), Harvard
Family Research Project, July 2005
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In the 4th
edition of "The Evaluation Exchange," the Family Involvement
Network of Educators (FINE) examines "complementary learning" --
the idea that narrowing the achievement gap requires solid and
sustained investments in nonschool learning supports, such as
after school programs, early care and education, families,
libraries, museums, and other community-based supports. This
issue builds on knowledge compiled in three prior issues. The
Winter 2004/2005 issue covered family support and family
involvement programs, the Summer 2004 issue examined early
childhood programs, and the Spring 2004 issue was devoted to
out-of-school time and youth development programs. All of the
issues are available on the Harvard website at
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/eval/archives.html.
While good schools are critical, schools alone cannot improve
educational outcomes and fully prepare our children for success
in the global 21st century. Complementary learning also calls
for school and nonschool supports to link and align so they
complement one another as well as schools and no longer operate
in isolation.
The issue delves into the evidence base behind complementary
learning and then examines mechanisms that can create effective
linkages between learning contexts -- mechanisms such as family
involvement, technology, professional development, and diverse
funding streams. Articles in this issue also highlight promising
approaches for evaluating complementary learning practices and
programs, both in terms of what outcomes to focus on and what
methodologies to use.
The issue is available free of charge on the Harvard University
website at
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/eval/issue29. If you would
like a hard copy just email
hfrp_pubs@gse.harvard.edu to request it. You can also
subscribe to the electronic or hard copy version of "The
Evaluation Exchange" at
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/subscribe.html.
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