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Brandon, Dorothy P.; Tsamaase, Marea; Humphrey, Ronnie; Crenshaw, Kevin – Journal of Extension, 2018
Urbanization is causing a major shift in Extension's programming throughout the United States. We present results of a nontraditional urban program (the Parent-Child Reading Enhancement Program) that is being implemented by Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs unit. Findings suggest that this…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Urban Extension, Parent Child Relationship, Family Literacy
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Miltenberger, Margaret W. – Journal of Extension, 2001
Eight parents, 11 teachers, and two principals were interviewed regarding changes in children's reading as a result of participation in the Energy Express summer reading program. Parents noticed improvements in their children's reading, whereas teachers emphasized socialization gains. There were significant differences between school personnel's…
Descriptors: Children, Extension Education, Observation, Parent Attitudes