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All ninth graders study at the local 4-H center in this Maine district

The Hechinger Report

As part of the program, the freshmen engage in intensive community-building exercises, including tending to animals, learning to rock climb, running a restaurant — and coaching each other as they run for student government. Related: A little-known program has lifted 9th grade performance in virtually every type of school.

Kaplan 93
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How Daily Farm Work and Outdoor Projects Make Learning in High School Better for Teens

MindShift

As part of the program, the freshmen engage in intensive community-building exercises, including tending to animals, learning to rock climb, running a restaurant — and coaching each other as they run for student government. This style of learning, this family atmosphere that we have here, it’s a real positive in kids’ lives,” Dole said.

Kaplan 52