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Celebrating International Literacy Day, September 8, 2002 : Teach the Mothers and Reach The Children (2002)

Celebrating International Literacy Day, September 8, 2002 : Teach the Mothers and Reach The Children

Authors: Thomas G. Sticht

Collection: Research Materials

In the context of International Literacy Day, this article discusses the positive effects of education on mothers, which in turn affects the cognitive development and educational attainment of their children. The author makes specific reference to an organization in Washington DC called Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW), which conducts related research and provides training to women.

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Added: 2002-08-28

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