Notes from, The Home Environment and Academic Achievement of Black American Children and Youth: An Overview by Diana T. Slaughter, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwest University; and Edgar G. Epps, Department of Education, University of Chicago. Journal of Negro Education, Vol. 56, No 1 (1987), Copyright ©Howard University
INTRODUCTION
What roles do Black parents have in their children’s schooling?
What contributions do parents make to student achievement?
These questions are important for important reasons:
1) American family structure and organization are presently undergoing rapid social change.
2) The current and projected costs of higher education exacerbate the importance of a solid academic foundation in the elementary and secondary school years.
3) There is increased evidence that American schools, as presently operated, are biased learning environments for many Black children.
The 4 Approaches to Parental Impact on Student Achievement
1. Parent as decision- maker
3. Parent as mediator
4. Parent as teacher Join us on https://www.facebook.com/WholisticEducationEnterprisesLLC
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