The same contact numbers apply to the Texas Family Literacy Center. The new Texas Family Literacy Center opened in late April 1999, with Texas First Lady Laura Bush giving the keynote address and the Tapestry Foundation of Austin providing startup funding. Eight months later in December, the Family Literacy Center hosted its first-ever conference offering connections between Texas family literacy providers and nationally recognized guests, including former First Lady Barbara Bush's family literacy foundation created more than a decade ago. Because of predominant Texas needs, special emphasis is also devoted to Spanish literacy materials and strategies. Through intensive education of more than one generation, family literacy programs build on families' strengths.
Families come to school together.
Dr. Marilyn C. Kameen is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research in the College of Education and Professor of Educational Administration at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kameen has served as associate dean for teacher education and student affairs and as acting associate chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She has published on topics relating to teacher education, college student development, minorities in education, effective college teaching, and comprehensive assessment programs in higher education. Dr. Kameen received her bachelor s degree from Rosemont College and master s and doctoral degrees from the University of Virginia. Chuck Halloran is Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin.