Our independent evaluator, in interviews with school principals, teachers, parents and community members, obtained their perspectives of EducationWorks' programs, and their value to the school and the surrounding community.
Academic Achievement
"The NSCC provides important support to students at our school that leads to measurable and observable improvements among members of my class."
Teacher
"Corpsmembers give students attention and support above and beyond what the teachers are able to offer."
Teacher
"Students who were tutored (26 out of 27) are passing to the next grade and the tutoring program has made a difference. Corpsmembers have an excellent rapport with students. Students know the corpsmembers are there to help them."
Principal
"The NSCC has provided programs that enrich our students' lives."
Parent
"The NSCC is beneficial to me as a parent because it provides and gives what I can't, tutorial help for my son."
Parent
"The NSCC has been good for my children in that they seem to be more motivated to do their schoolwork. They have also become more responsible at home."
Parent
"The art program is effective because they're really dedicated and we don't have any other resources to provide the kids with art classes."
Principal
"NSCC's programming is essential - book clubs, extended day, safety programs, fitness programs have been instrumental in this year's success."
Parent
"They were willing to work with my difficult students who had many absences and needed help with their classwork and tests."
Teacher
Improved Behavior
"There use to be fights at this school everyday after school. No more. And much of the change is due to programs set up by NSCC."
Police Officer.
"People are more optimistic. I know these kids. They are more orderly, better behaved. This comes from guidance of corpsmembers, and their activities one-on-one."
Neighborhood Business Owner.
"Socialized recess is something we really need. I see them out there playing and teaching the kids how to work in teams. That helps in the classroom."
Principal
"Suspensions are down, lateness is reduced and student injuries have been significantly reduced."
Principal
"Members' implementation of socialized recess contributed to more control and fewer fights."
Principal
"They offer positive role models. Students are taught to share via corps activities, develop a better and more positive self-image, learn to accept responsibility for their actions and decisions. Corps activities have taught students how to articulate their concerns, needs and ideas with the administration of the school."
Teacher
"NSCC has helped my students identify with positive role models. They have intervened when necessary if children were fighting and assisted them in finding other ways to solve confrontations. They showed every day that they really care about the students."
Teacher
Partnership with School Staff
"The NSCC is a powerful resource; they tailored programs to my needs and it worked beautifully."
Principal
"NSCC became a part of the school and enabled us to do more. They set up non-traditional programs that we could not."
Principal
"The corpsmembers are everywhere. They are doing an excellent job and have had a positive impact on all areas of the school and staff. The staff look forward to seeing the corpsmembers every day."
Principal
"NSCC's work with my students has helped me by reinforcing the same standards and sense that every child can achieve. We have supported each other in our relationships with the students and have engaged in a real team effort."
Teacher
"When the corpsmembers came, I didn't have very high expectations, but I have been flabbergasted. The program has been so consistent, reliable and organized. " Teacher
"The climate of the school does change for the positive when corpsmembers are in the building."
Teacher
"They helped create a school spirit that wasn't here before. They make school interesting and a fun place to learn."
Teacher
"They provide additional manpower to help make the teaching process more meaningful and effective."
Teacher
Parent Involvement
"I like that my child is safe."
Parent
"Working parents feel confident that if their children are involved with the corps' afterschool program that they are safe."
Principal
"Parents pitch in when things are needed because the NSCC is helping their children."
Teacher
"The NSCC reaches parents that the school can't reach, through their efforts with children. The result is we start to see parents making positive changes. I feel the quality of the interaction with NSCC has been so positive that we reach difficult parents and more children."
Agency Representative.
Community Perspective
"The school image has changed. People come out to school events. They feel positive."
Community Resident
"We would love to have the group come back again. The corpsmembers really connect with the kids. The fact that our kids opened up to them in such a short period of time speaks volumes to the quality of their interaction and the impact they made here."
Community Resident
"Concern about the community has heightened. People are more interested in what's happening--- the after school programs have had a good impact on the feelings in the community."
Clergy
" I feel good about the school. The area is changing for the better. Kids are becoming more a part of the community. It is safer, and will be safer."
Business Owner
