| Title: | Indicator of the Month: Family Characteristics of 6- to 12-Year-olds |
| Description: | The family environment in which a child lives affects many aspects of that child’s life, including school performance. Between 1972 and 1998, the educational attainment of parents and the employment rate of mothers of 6- to 12-year-olds increased, while the employment rate of fathers decreased and median family income remained relatively stable. |
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| Cover Date: | January 2000 |
| Web Release: | January 6, 2000 |
| Print Release: | January 3, 2000 |
| Publication #: | NCES 2000004 Order Your Free Copy Now From Ed Pubs General Ordering Information |
| Center/Program: | NCES |
| Authors: | John Wirt |
| Type of Product: | Issue Brief |
| Survey/Program Areas: |
Annual Reports Program (Annual) |
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For questions about the content of this Issue Brief, please contact: Thomas D. Snyder. |
