Experience Corps® (EC) is a program that brings older adults into public elementary schools to improve academic achievement of students, through one-to-one tutoring, small group academic help and assisting teachers. It has been in existence for over 13 years and currently operates in 20 cities across the country. This study assessed activity types and levels in a sample of 180 EC members who joined the program in Fall 2006.
Citation
Morrow-Howell, N., McCrary, S., Hong, S.-I., & Blinne, W. (2008, September). Experience Corps: Changes in activity associated with participation (CSD Research Brief No. 08-26). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.