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R. Adeboye, C. Flewelling,V. Ogbole, E. O'Sullivan 3 Implementation Assumption #2: Sessions are Culturally Relevant ...................................... 40 Implementation Assumption #3: Sessions are Interactive .................................................... 43 Implementation Assumption #4: Sessions are Aligned with School Curriculum and Customizable......................................................................................................................... 45 Implementation Assumption #5: Sessions are High Quality ................................................ 49 Implementation Assumption #6: Connected North staff provide strong support ................. 53 Implementation Assumption #7: Teachers provide strong support for program implementation ..................................................................................................................... 58 Evaluation Question 5: Does the program appear to be contributing to its intended short- and medium-term outcomes? ........................................................................................................... 63 Short-Term Outcome #1: Increased Student Understanding of Areas Covered By Sessions ............................................................................................................................................... 63 Short-Term Outcome #2: Increased Student Interest in Areas Covered By Sessions .......... 65 Short-Term Outcome #3: Increased Student Motivation ...................................................... 66 Short-Term Outcome #4: Increased Student Confidence and Positive Sense of Cultural Identity .................................................................................................................................. 67 Short-Term Outcome #5: Improved Teacher Confidence and Feeling of Being Supported 68 Short-Term Outcome #6: Improved Cultural Competencies Among Teachers ................... 69 Medium-Term Outcome #1: Increased Student Attendance ................................................ 70 Medium-Term Outcome #2: Improved Student Performance .............................................. 71 Medium-Term Outcome #3: Increased Student Retention ................................................... 72 Medium-Term Outcome #4: Improved Teacher Performance ............................................. 72 Medium-Term Outcome #5: Improved Teacher Retention .................................................. 73 Long-Term Outcome: Higher Graduation Rates .................................................................. 73 Program Theory Assumption 2 and 4: The Program is Effective for All Age Groups and Targeted Students; and Subject Areas .................................................................................. 74 Discussion ..................................................................................................................................... 78 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 80 Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 81 References ..................................................................................................................................... 83