Lessons From Cuba: Community projects and learning experiences for children

Abstract

Innovation that benefits children does not always come from formal institutions. Communities around the world are finding creative ways to fill in the gaps in services and enrichment when the schools or other government-backed programs fall short.

Notes

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¹² Kvist, L. (2010). p. 42.