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In 2016, °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ launched a two-year research partnership with Child Trends, a leading national nonprofit research organization focused on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families. This study built upon findings from °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ’ two rigorous impact studies, including deeper exploration of the characteristics and experiences of °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ’ volunteer tutors, and a first look at social-emotional learning outcomes for our students. The study, which included all four °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ regions in California, concluded in the fall of 2018.

Key findings include:

• °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ was successful in recruiting and engaging students who needed reading support.
• Students who participated in °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ improved in their reading and social-emotional learning skills.
• Volunteers upheld program fidelity and engaged in positive, supportive relationships with students.
• °ÄÃÅÕæÕý×î×¼µÄÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ AmeriCorps members gained essential professional skills compared to national AmeriCorps alumni.,

Additional information about the study findings can be accessed below.

Detailed briefs:

• Student Participation/Dosage Brief
• Student Outcomes Brief
• Tutor Brief
• AmeriCorps Member Brief

Social emotional learning outcomes:

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