In 2017 the project served 71 students from nine schools. The students studied English every day Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. I served as the lead teacher and had two local teachers assisting me. We also had one former high school participant in the program work with us as a teaching volunteer. Language study included small-group instruction and collaboration using music, songs, and dancing, plus thematic activities related to the interests of the students. The program provided snacks daily, which was also important for these low-income students.
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English summer school participants practicing their English skills
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Each Friday the successes of the week were celebrated with a pizza party. At the end of the three-week program, the top four students were awarded scholarships. In addition, fifteen top students received complimentary school supplies.