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Meinck, Sabine; Stancel-Piatak, Agnes; Eraydin, Ipek – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2017
The acquisition of early literacy skills prior to school can positively influence later educational outcomes. However, children from culturally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds often lack stimulating educational activities at home. This analysis provides empirical evidence for 31 education systems on the association between parental…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Foreign Countries, Reading Achievement, Reading Tests
O'Rourke, Jennifer; And Others – ED, Education at a Distance, 1995
Presents an overview of distance education in Canada based on the 1994 report of the Distance Education and Open Learner Project commissioned by the Canadian Council of Ministers of Education. Three sections describe educational infrastructure, distance education and open learning activities, and issues confronting providers and users of distance…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Martin, Ron – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Reviews "Facts Plus: An Almanac of Essential Information" by Susan C. Anthony, an authoritative, user-friendly almanac for students in grades 3-9. An accompanying teacher's guide containing almost 200 pages of activities is described; and a lesson based on a crossword puzzle from the guide that helps students interpret charts, graphs,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education