Foster programs making difference

Scott Swanson

Of The New Era

After just over a year of operation, Foster School’s after-school and homework assistance programs have produced positive results in students’ attendance and behavior, the programs’ director says.

“Attendance has gone up, referrals (for poor behavior) are down,” said Rich Little, who has headed the program since it began in April 2006.

He said 70 percent of Foster’s approximately 260 students have participated in at least one after-school session and…

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