Nearly 125 elementary school students “graduated” from the fifth annual RISE — Real Interactive Summer-learning Experience) — program Friday morning. The program, which had its largest group yet, is predominantly for lower-income students. In 2013, the program’s first year, it had 19 students.
Students RISE to shine, avoid summer slump
Largest group of students completes learning program
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