Breaking the Cycle of Illiteracy in America: Moving beyond the Status Quo.

Edlund, Jenel K.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Breaking the Cycle of Illiteracy in America: Moving beyond the Status Quo.

Edlund, Jenel K.

Future Choices, v3 n3 p7-29 Spr 1992

Today's literacy crusade still emphasizes economic rather than humanistic reasons for literacy education. However, lasting change will come only through breaking the familial cycle of illiteracy, integrating improvement of work-based, family, and generic learning skills. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Resources, Community Services, Definitions, Economic Development, Humanistic Education, Illiteracy, Intergenerational Programs, Literacy Education, Parent Participation, Public Policy

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