After the Bell: Parents as teachers—how teachers can help parents promote science literacy

by: Kathleen Schlichting

This article contains three simple, highly effective strategies that can be shared with parents to encourage students' more active learning, thinking, and processing of information.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2002Stock # ss02_026_01_46Volume 026Issue 01

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