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R -- SYNTHESIS OF RESEARCH IN INTERGENERATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAMS SOL EA971000 DUE 081197 POC Dorothy A. Hunter, Contract Specialist, 202-708-9256 The U.S. Department of Education intends to award a purchase order to gather information on what is known about intergenerational literacy programs and their results for participants, both short and long term. This includes an examination of all research pertaining to intergenerational literacy programs, including but not limited to Even Start studies sponsored by the Department. For this review, it will extract and synthesize findings from high-quality studies to report on the operations and impact of intergenerational literacy programs across various providers. This purchase order is intended as a sole source award to be made to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500. However, all responsible sources may request a copy of the statement of work and submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The opening date is July 24, 1997; the closing date is August 11, 1997. For further information, contact Dorothy A. Hunter at 202-708-9256 (0213)

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