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ERIC Number: EJ419564
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2242
The Changing Role of Low-Income Minority Parents in Their Children's Schooling.
Nardine, Frank E.
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n48 p67-80 Win 1990
Deficit models of low-income parents' involvement in schools are giving way to concepts of empowerment. An after-school computer education program in an inner-city youth club kindled parent interest and participation by focusing on children's educational success and valuing parents both as parents and as adult learners. (22 references) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, After School Programs, Computer Literacy, Educational Experience, Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs, Low Income Groups, Minority Groups, Parent Education, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Empowerment