A Johns Hopkins study showed that Experience Corps program volunteers who served as reading and math tutors for elementary school students made “improvements in cognitive functioning and … significant changes in brain activation patterns.” But here’s what’s even better: a Washington University in St. Louis study “found that students with Experience Corps tutors made over 60% more progress with reading comprehension … than comparable students not in the program.” Please click here for an Experience Corps press release and below for report from HealthDay.
When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well
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