The underrepresentation of women at the top of math-intensive fields is controversial, with
competing claims of biological and sociocultural causation. The authors develop a …

This article reviews the literature on the relationship among parenting practices, parenting
styles, and adolescent school achievement. The review of the empirical research indicates …

Previous research shows inconsistent relationships between parent involvement and
academic achievement and often asks why such inconsistencies occur. The research …

A meta-analysis is undertaken, including 52 studies, to determine the influence of parental
involvement on the educational outcomes of urban secondary school children. Statistical …

This meta-analysis of 41 studies examines the relationship between parental involvement
and the academic achievement of urban elementary school children. Analyses determined …

We document and analyze the emergence of a substantial gender gap in mathematics in the
early years of schooling using a large, recent, and nationally representative panel of US …

Providing an objective assessment of the influence of parental involvement and what
aspects of parental participation can best maximize the educational outcomes of students …

A meta-analysis was undertaken, including 21 studies, to determine the impact of parental
involvement on the academic achievement of minority children. Statistical analyses were …

Amid ongoing public speculation about the reasons for sex differences in careers in science
and mathematics, we present a consensus statement that is based on the best available …

This study examines the extent to which teacher-student relationships, peer relationships,
and family involvement can be used to predict a sense of school belonging among …