Narrowing the achievement gap : strategies for educating Latino, Black and Asian students / Susan J. Paik, Herbert J. Walberg (eds.).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Paik, Susan J.

Walberg, Herbert J., 1937-

Series:

Issues in children's and families' lives ; v. 7.

Issues in children's and families' lives ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minorities--Education--United States.

Minorities.

Minorities--Education.

Minority students.

Social conditions.

United States.

Academic achievement--United States.

Academic achievement.

Educational equalization--United States.

Educational equalization.

Minority students--United States--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

x, 210 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York ; Berlin : Springer, 2007.

Summary:

The fastest growing populations in U.S. schools are minority children and youth from Latino, Black, and Asian American communities. Multiple economic, family, and social risk factors pose challenges to these students. Not surprisingly, evidence continues to show that these children face an ever-widening achievement gap throughout their school years. Consequently, school psychologists, educators, and other allied professionals must become better informed to improve the academic and life prospects of these children. To help these children succeed in school. Narrowing the Achievement Cap: Strategies for Educating Latino, Black, and Asian Students will serve as a valuable professional tool by: Providing effective strategies from experienced scholars and professionals that can be used to improve academic achievement and well-being of minority students. Examining, collectively, three cultural groups in one concise, yet comprehensive book on themes related to diverse families, immigration issues, and teaching and learning. Conceptualizing opportunities and challenges in working with minority children in the context of the federal No Child Left Behind act, related state and local educational policies, and current social trends. Tailoring the message of voluminous research to the practical needs of professionals working with minority children in accessible terms. This volume is a must-have reference for educators, psychologists, researchers, policymakers - and for anyone who works with children.

Contents:

Introduction and overview / Susan J. Paik and Herbert J. Walberg

Fostering Latino parent involvement in the schools / Concha Delgado-Gaitan

Parenting, social-emotional development, and school achievement of African American youngsters / Ronald D. Taylor

Asian Pacific American cultural capital : understanding diverse parents and students / Valerie Ooka Pang

The mobility/social capital dynamic : understanding Mexican American families and students / Robert K. Ream and Ricardo D. Stanton-Salazar

Educational attainment of immigrant and non-immigrant young Blacks / Xue Lan Rong and Frank Brown

Divergent origins and destinies : children of Asian immigrants / Min Zhou

Educational issues and effective practices for Hispanic students / Hersh C. Waxman, Yolanda N. Padrón, and Andrés García

Improving the schooling experiences of African American students / Gail L. Thompson

The truth and myth of the model minority : the case of Hmong Americans / Stacey J. Lee

Conclusion and recommendations / Susan J. Paik.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780387446097

0387446095

OCLC:

85842515