The Reading Excellence Act adopted by Congress in 1998, however, acknowledges that parents must understand how their children acquire literacy so they may support the school's efforts.

His grandmother, Madam Afeafa Fiador-Agbemabiese, ensured that he acquired literacy in the traditions and customs of the Ewes alongside his formal CAtholic school education.

Whether those entering primary schools were acquiring at least functional literacy in Portuguese was another matter.

That was nothing strange; all of them had acquired literacy by his age, except for Helen in her cradle, who doubtless would too, and Francy seemed a natural-born bookworm.

Through this project, ANFEAE helped empower over 6,200 rural poor women by helping them acquire relevant literacy and business and management-related skills.

From the 5th century onward, Christian convents provided opportunities for some women to escape the path of marriage and child-rearing, acquire literacy and learning, and play a more active religious role.

The academic program enables students to pursue academic excellence and acquire fluency and literacy in German and Turkish.

And to make intelligent choices, lamas have always encouraged people to acquire literacy.

Our knowledge about how children acquire literacy and numeracy is now considerable.

To enable students to acquire essential literacy and cultural awareness; develop pride in accomplishment and value achievement; and become responsible, self-supporting citizens with mastery of personal life skills.