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As Long As It Takes 

 As Long As It Takes 

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Summary:

Retaining adults in voluntary literacy programs is more complex and challenging than expected, concludes this interim report on public libraries’ efforts to increase “learner persistence.” The MDRC report, part of a series from Wallace’s Literacy in Libraries Across America initiative, identifies approaches that show positive early results, such as defining students’ long-term goals and connecting them with sponsors. It also discusses chronic challenges, including providing necessary and highly desired support services such as transportation and childcare. These mid-study findings offer valuable insights that can help libraries more effectively increase persistence in their literacy programs.

Published: April 2003, 101 pages

Author(s): John Comings, Sondra Cuban, Johannes M. Bos, Kristin E. Porter

Publishing Organization:  Manpower Development Research Corporation (MDRC)

Document Type: Report

Document Format: PDF

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