EVALUATION AND LESSONS LEARNED
>> SUN CS Evaluation Outcomes 2008-09 [PDF]
In 2008-09, the 58 SUN Community Schools in operation served:
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14,733 children and youth in ongoing enrolled classes and activities
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3,091 adults in adult education, skill-building and school-related classes
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81,826 people in community and family events and activities
Showing Results:
Regularly participating students showed strong gains in academics, attendance and behavioral areas:
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75% increased state benchmark scores in Reading
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77% increased state benchmark scores in Math
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Average daily school attendance was 95%
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Improving Youth Assets & Interim Academic Outcomes:
68% improved in turning in homework on time
80% improved in classroom academic performance
74% had a more positive attitude toward school
67% improved behavior
76% improved in class participation
75% improved in finding alternative resolutions to problems -
93% of students have at least one adult who cares about them at to whom they can go for help
Bringing in Community and Businesses resources:
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Over 52,000 volunteer hours contributed by 3,012 community and business volunteers
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Over 350 business and community partners
Additional SUN Community Schools evaluation and lessons learned reports: