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Schooling the Aging Brain
The New York Times (The New Old Age Blog), Jan. 26, 2010
What if older people who volunteered to work in elementary schools, in a program that bolstered educational progress for children, could at the same time reduce their own risk of cognitive decline? Talk about a win-win.
CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama emphasizes volunteerism
The Washington Post, Jan. 20, 2010
A retired teacher went back to a classroom in need.
Older folks share tales with young on King day High school students, 20-somethings listen to retirees
The Baltimore Sun, Jan. 19, 2010
People who need people are also the healthiest
SmartPlanet.com, Jan. 14, 2010
One thing I have learned this year is that helping other people helps you more.
"Nonprofit Group's Work Aids Baltimore Schools"
Education Week, Jan. 6, 2010
Service award
President Bush Honors Tucson Experience Corps Member  >  
A model for growth
Experience Corps "clearly demonstrates how programs can become stronger, more energized and even more innovative through carefully planned and managed growth"  >  
– Policy Studies Associates
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"In the 21st century, the best anti-poverty program around is a world-class education. And in this country, the success of our children cannot depend more on where they live than on their potential."

-President Obama, "State of the Union," January 27, 2010
"Together, we can continue our commitment to education innovation by investing in Experience Corps, a program that helps elementary students by increasing the number of older adult tutors and mentors in the classroom. Independent research shows that Experience Corps works: Third-grade reading and math scores are rising and students feel safer at school."

-Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, State of the City Speech, February 22, 2010