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ERIC Number: EJ635788
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Parent-School Relations: Communicating More Effectively with African American Parents.
Walker-Dalhouse, Doris; Dalhouse, A. Derick
Young Children, v56 n4 p75-80 Jul 2001
Examines the nature of the relationship between educators and parents of children in public schools, focusing on minority families. Discusses the need for flexibility and adaptability, the value of informal assessment, effective joint parent-teacher problem solving, and family differences and support. Provides options for improving communication between parents and schools. (KB)
Descriptors: Blacks, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Communication, Minority Groups, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Parents
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: African Americans