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Peer reviewedBishop, Rudine Sims – Journal of Negro Education, 1990
Focuses on recently published children's books by and about Blacks. Provides an overview of current African American authors and artists writing for elementary school children and examines themes, issues, and trends in their work. Discusses the role of literature in literacy development and its place in home and classroom activities. (AF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Authors, Black Community, Black Culture
Peer reviewedO'Connell, Susan R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes a program to improve problem-solving skills of children by incorporating parents as partners in cooperative learning experiences with the children. Research results indicate that students working with parental partners displayed higher problem-solving ability on posttests than those not working with partners. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Home Programs
