Minn-LInK Edition 18: Educational Outcomes for Children Participating in Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES)

Minn-LInK Report Brief—Special Topic No. 18, Spring 2014
Authors: Nicole Mickelson, Kristine Piescher, & Saahoon Hong

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the educational outcomes of students who participated in the Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) after-school tutoring and mentoring program in comparison to the educational outcomes of their peers. In particular, this study focused on changes over time in school attendance, school mobility, and academic proficiency as well as graduation and dropout rates.