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Location:
Minnesota
Date of Service:
2006-2007
Description:
Minnesota Reading
Corps (MRC) is an AmeriCorps program managed by the Minnesota
Literacy Council and ServeMinnesota. The program serves children age
3 to grade 3 in multiple locations statewide, including Duluth, Twin
Cities Metro, St. Cloud, Grand Rapids, and Brainerd. Children in MRC
classrooms receive literacy instruction and tutoring support from
AmeriCorp members and volunteers. AmeriCorp members and volunteers
are trained in literacy instruction before placed in MRC classrooms.
The goal of the program is to
increase
children’s literacy development and achievement in reading.
ACET services:
ACET served as the
principal evaluator for the MRC program from 2006-2007. ACET
analyzed assessment scores and survey data collected from project
staff, members, and volunteers. The evaluation was completed in
the summer of 2007. ACET contributions are highlighted
in a report prepared by ServeMinnesota:
Minnesota Reading Corps 2007 Results
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