…b[b]enefits academic progress in other subjects 1[b][/b]
• …narrows achievement gaps 2
• …benefits basic skills development 3
• …benefits higher order, abstract and creative thinking 4
• …(early) enriches and enhances cognitive development 5
• …enhances a student's sense of achievement 6
• …helps students score higher on standardized tests 7
• …promotes cultural awareness and competency 8
• …improves chances of college acceptance, achievement and attainment 9
• …enhances career opportunities 10
• …benefits understanding and security in community and society 11
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