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Padak, Nancy; Rasinski, Tim – 1997
The concept of family literacy is firmly rooted in a substantial research base from several disciplines: adult literacy, emergent literacy, child development, and systems analysis. Research from these disciplines was reviewed to determine the benefits of family literacy. The results show that family literacy programs do work and that at least four…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy