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An after-school cultural arts program.

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| September 22, 2005 | Bussert-Webb, Kathy | COPYRIGHT 2005 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

This article focuses on an after-school cultural arts program as an oasis in a test-preparation environment. It explains the school and program, defines culture, and includes a discussion of methods and program evaluation.

Introduction

Students in grades 2-5 had an opportunity to enter an oasis on their test-focused campus by participating in an after-school cultural arts program. This article describes and evaluates the enrichment program offered in a South Texas school serving mostly low-income Latino children.

School Description

Tarea is a pre-K-5 campus with approximately 400 students. It is one of the oldest, ...

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