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Generations: a tapestry of literacy traditions in an African-American family
No full textDefinitions of literacy conform to a model that views literacy as a set of skills reflected by a child’s scores on large-scale tests, which are favored in public schools (Street, 1995). Children from culturally diverse backgrounds are expected to engage in literacy practices that may be different from those they participate in at home. Unfamiliarity with these practices can lead to such labels as “at risk” or “low achieving” or other untenable beliefs about student achievement due to a lack of cultural competence in schools. Therefore, this research problematized dominant constructions of literacy and erroneous perceptions of literacy practices within African-American families. This study illustrated the variety of literacy experiences and practices used by one African-American family, consisting most immediately of three active generations of family participants. The study considered how the family negotiated and enacted literacy by analyzing the narratives shared about literacy experiences and examining home literacy practices in this African-American family over a period of six months. The study revealed the value these experiences and practices had on the establishment of family literacy traditions. Additionally, it elucidated significant intergenerational connections as well as historical, educational and social themes that figured into family traditions of literacy.Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2017-12-01The student, Kelly Byrd, accepted the attached license on 2015-12-03 at 11:48.The student, Kelly Byrd, submitted this Dissertation for approval on 2015-12-03 at 12:13.This Dissertation was approved for publication on 2015-12-03 at 14:37.DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #8919 on 2016-03-02 at 14:07:46Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-02T20:24:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2
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Stereotypes about poverty mean that policymakers aren’t fighting food insecurity
No full textDespite the country’s vast food production and exports, millions of Americans go hungry every day. While many are quick to point the finger at poor spending choices, the reality of food insecurity is far more complex, write Kaitland M. Byrd, W. Carson Byrd, Leslie Hossfeld, E. Brook Kelly, and Julia Waity. They argue that as long as those in poverty are blamed for their own hunger, policy change is unlikely. In the meantime, local efforts such as food pantries and community gardens will continue to try to fill the hap and help the undernourished in America
Harriet Kelly
No full textHarriet Kelly, wife of Charles Kelly, is shown here with Josiah Gibbs and Frank Beckwith at Marysvale, Utah. Charles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly is shown in this image at age 82. Charles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
Charles Kelly
No full textCharles Kelly, with his wife Harriet, was a printer, artist, author, historian, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park
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