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International Comparisons in Education    http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/international/pubDetails.asp?PubID=133
The National Center for Education Statistics provides access to a range of data tables with summary results for mathematics, reading, civic education, adult literacy, and international indicators.
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National Center for Family Literacy    http://www.famlit.org/index.cfm
NCFL's services include professional development for practitioners who work in children's education, adult education, English as a Second Language, and related literacy fields; model program development through many ground-breaking initiatives; policy and advocacy support to sustain and expand literacy services for families; and the Family Literacy Alliance, a membership program.
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Parent Involvement: When Mom and Dad Go to School    http://www.famlit.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=gtJWJdMQIsE&b=2042215&ct=2210751
Elementary schools nationwide are seeking ways to position parents as solid partners in the education of their children. To meet this need, elementary school family literacy programs are providing a powerful approach to involving parents in their children’s education.
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Parent Toolkit: All Kinds of Minds    http://www.allkindsofminds.org/ptk/index.aspx
Millions of children struggle in school daily because of differences in learning. The causes are often unknown, specific problems can be difficult to pinpoint, and the long-term effects hard to predict. Struggling children are often misunderstood by the adult world. This toolkit provides parents with tips to help their students in reading, math, writing, attention
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Reading Is Fundamental - 44 Proven Ways    http://www.rif.org/parents/articles/44waysparents_schoolsuccess.mspx
Reading Is Fundamental provides forty-four proven ideas that parents can use to help their children do better in school.
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The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI)    http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/HFLI/index.cfm
The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI) is an initiative of the National Center for Family Literacy focusing on the dissemination of resources designed for supporting literacy practitioners working with Hispanic families.
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Tips for Reading Tutors    http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/read/tutors.html
Reading is the basis for learning and school success. While reading is learned primarily in the classroom, many students need extra time and help. Research shows that tutoring is a great way for individuals and groups outside school to support learning. Effective tutoring requires appropriate training and careful planning. This brochure presents some basic tips for reading tutors.
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