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International Comparisons in Education    http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/international/
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/
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 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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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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