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Upward Bound Math-Science Program: Description and Interim Impact Estimates

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  • Robert B. Olsen
  • Neil Seftor
  • Tim Silva
  • David Myers
  • David DesRoches
  • Julie Young

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In 1990, the U.S. Department of Education established a math and science initiative within Upward Bound, a federal grant program designed to provide disadvantaged high school students with skills and experiences that will prepare them for college success.

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  • Robert B. Olsen & Neil Seftor & Tim Silva & David Myers & David DesRoches & Julie Young, "undated". "Upward Bound Math-Science Program: Description and Interim Impact Estimates," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 6f8d7c21d0bd409baade9bc61, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    4. David Myers & Allen Schirm, 1999. "The Impacts for Upward Bound: Final Report for Phase I of the National Evaluation," Mathematica Policy Research Reports dbc950b14aed45a3ad2623a0e, Mathematica Policy Research.
    5. Mary T. Moore, "undated". "Developing Math and Science Skills Among Disadvantaged Youth: A Review of the Upward Bound Precollege Math/Science Centers," Mathematica Policy Research Reports d9ee6aaec56045ea8424086d4, Mathematica Policy Research.
    6. David Myers & Robert B. Olsen & Neil Seftor & Julie Young & Christina Clark Tuttle, "undated". "The Impacts of Regular Upward Bound: Results from the Third Follow-Up Data Collection," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 145dc84be33e47e494cb5569f, Mathematica Policy Research.
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