Parental participation and cooperation in children's educational experiences is positively
related to important student outcomes. It is becoming increasingly evident that context is a …

This paper presents results from a cross-disciplinary content analysis of 185 recent research
articles, published between 2008 and 2013. These articles examined factors affecting adult …

The research reviewed in this report suggests that some of the contentions about schools,
districts, and communities in rural areas are mistaken. Many of the issues they face also …

Abstract According to the 2014-2015 National Reporting System (NRS) data, 48.7% of the
national adult basic education/adult secondary education (ABE/ASE) population tested as …

This research synthesis analyzed qualitative depictions of adult literacy learners and
identified five ways in which they are typically characterized: the Heroic Victim, the Needy …

Poverty is frequently conceptualized as an attribute of either people or places. Yet
residential movement of poor people can redistribute poverty across places, affecting and …

The importance of family–school partnerships for student success is unequivocal. Given the
limited resources evident in many rural communities, family–school partnerships can be …

Background/Context Educational researchers have long sought to understand the factors
that enable or constrain persistence in non-formal adult education and family literacy …

Rural educators in three states were surveyed regarding their perceptions of parental
involvement in their schools. Significant indicators impacting student success included the …

Many low-income families struggle with stable housing and frequently have to move due to
foreclosures, rent increases, or other financial setbacks. Children in these families can …