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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Debunking the Myth about Minority Parents.
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Chavkin, Nancy Feyl – Educational Horizons, 1989
Reviews research evidence contradicting the myths about minority parents' involvement in their children's education. Gives suggestions for improving parent-teacher communication and changing school structures and strategies to improve the partnership with minority parents. (SK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment, Minority Groups, Parent Attitudes
Critical Issues in Teacher Training for Parent Involvement.
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Chavkin, Nancy Feyl; Williams, David L. Jr. – Educational Horizons, 1988
The authors focus on the issues of teacher training and parent involvement. They describe development of a set of parent involvement teacher training guidelines and strategies and suggest uses for these guidelines. (CH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Parent Participation, Postsecondary Education, Teacher Education
Joining Forces: Education for a Changing Population.
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Chavkin, Nancy Feyl – Educational Horizons, 1990
Discusses problems facing minority families and their communities and identifies appropriate roles for educators, families, and community-based organizations in seeking solutions. Describes Texas' Coalition for PRIDE's (Positive Responsible Individuals Desiring an Education) five goals: (1) increase community involvement; (2) increase attendance;…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Organizations, Dropout Rate, Educational Improvement