Advocate.

"This study provides valuable information on the importance of how to use time outside of schools effectively to augment learning for children and provide them with much needed support beyond academic. I particularly value the finding that the characteristics of the most effective programs are those that are relaxed and flexible. Too often we run programs as if we are all on treadmills when slowing the pace down increases the opportunities for more lasting learning."

David Driscoll, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Education
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