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Higher Achievement Program

P/PV and Columbia University have embarked on a rigorous evaluation of the Higher Achievement Program in Washington, DC. Higher Achievement is an intensive, high-quality, academically focused program that provides after-school and summer academic instruction for economically disadvantaged 5th- through 8th-grade students. This random assignment study investigates the potential of the program model to improve participants' academic performance, and the processes through which these improvements come about. We plan to recruit 1,020 students into the study. Their academic attitudes, performance and behavior will be assessed at three time points using standardized tests and surveys administered to youth.

For more information about the project, please contact Carla Herrera at cherrera@ppv.org.

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