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MacGillivray, Laurie; Curwen, Margie Sauceda; Ardell, Amy – Journal of Literacy Research, 2016
This case study is part of a larger investigation of literacy practices at New Beginnings shelter, a long-term transitional homeless shelter for addicted mothers and their children. We asked, "What is the nature of writing in a homeless shelter committed to the rehabilitation and recovery of mothers from addiction?" At New Beginnings,…
Descriptors: Required Courses, Writing Instruction, Homeless People, Emergency Shelters
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Heise, Donalyn; MacGillivray, Laurie – Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research in Art Education, 2011
This article describes a qualitative research study designed to analyze the implementation of an art program for children in a homeless shelter. Using a socio-cultural lens and the framework of resilience theory, teacher researchers implemented community-art programs for children residing in a family emergency shelter. Data collection included…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Informal Education, Homeless People, Emergency Shelters