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Citizen Schools

2/23/10 3:57 PM

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Citizen Schools is a growing national network of after-school education programs for students in the middle grades (6th, 7th and 8th). The program complements classroom learning by engaging students in hands-on learning projects led by adult volunteers after school and supported by a staff of professional educators.

You can see more about the Citizen Schools on Citizen Active, a Plum TV original series devoted to the rising spirit of activism and the remarkable people who are working for important change. To see more about this program got to www.citizenactive.com.

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