Kayla, Carmela, Valencia, Franklin, and Trey: Case Studies in African-American School Success and Parenting Behaviors. Rural, Urban and Minority Education

This article presents case studies of five African American students who have excelled academically during their elementary school years, illustrating the important role of African American parents in providing the type of social environment requisite for school success at the primary school level....

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Published inThe journal of early education and family review Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 33
Main Author Murphy, Jean C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2003
Subjects
Academic Achievement
African Americans
Black Achievement
Black Family
Black Mothers
Black Students
Case Studies
Elementary Education
Elementary School Students
Family Environment
Family Role
Parent Role
Parent Student Relationship
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Summary:This article presents case studies of five African American students who have excelled academically during their elementary school years, illustrating the important role of African American parents in providing the type of social environment requisite for school success at the primary school level. Maintains that African American children's achievement is the result of cultural values and behaviors of parents and family that support and advance their children's academic success. (Author/KB)
ISSN:1084-6603