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The MpowR Program successfully engaged students in after-school clubs focused on building teamwork and enhancing academic skills. With clubs meeting twice a week, students enjoyed a structured environment incorporating snack time, homework help, reading, and engaging activities. Coordinators worked closely with school principals to align with Common Core Curriculum, targeting specific student needs. Data indicates that students participating for two years improved their GPA by an average of 0.97 points. Continued funding and staffing support are crucial for these programs to expand and support student success.
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MpowR Report 2013-2014 Whitney Padilla & Jordan Harbaugh
MpowR Program – Basics • 3 clubs first ½ of year, 4 clubs in 2nd half. • Each club met 2x/ week, on Monday + Wednesday, or Tuesday or Thursday. • Each club met from 3:45 -5:15 • 10 minutes for snack, 30 min for homework, 20 min for reading, 20 for activity, 10 for cleanup. • Average = 20 students per club
Increased Teamwork with Schools Districts • Coordinators met with principals to go over the Common Core Curriculum for each grade. • What is Common Core? • Worksheets hand-picked for student deficiencies and focused on Common Core areas.
Activity Time • Now focused on math and reading, will continue in ‘14-’15. • Reading Examples: Dominoes with rhyming words/ rhyming bingo, Word Hat, Sentence Strips. • Math Examples: Charts/graphs from M&M bags, hopscotch to learn mult. Tables & number patterns, reading analog clocks
Looking Forward • Data collection proves effectiveness of programs • 93% of students w/ 2 years in MpowR programs will improve GPA by an average of 0.97 grade points!! • Continuity / continuation of programs important for student success.
Looking Forward • Despite overall gains, many students still struggling studying in their second language. • Could use more staff (2-3 staff per site not enough) or staff volunteer recruiter, both would make program more effective.
Looking Forward • Education is extremely important for a prosperous, dignified life. • We would love to provide these programs at all of our sites.