In this paper, we review research on parental expectations and their effects on student
achievement within and across diverse racial and ethnic groups. Our review suggests that …

A growing body of literature provides insight into the ingredients for academic success for
underrepresented ethnic minority students at all points of the academic pipeline. Theory and …

What does it mean to be an illegal immigrant, or the child of immigrants, in this era of
restrictive immigration laws in the United States? As lawmakers and others struggle to …

In this article, we summarize:(a) the arguments linking participation in structured leisure
activities to positive youth development,(b) our findings on the association of extracurricular …

Families are key actors in efforts to improve student learning and outcomes, but
conventional engagement efforts often disregard the cultural and social resources of …

Using data from a national sample of 388 Latino young adolescents, this study identified the
social-demographic characteristics, influences in the broader social environment, and …

In this article, Marjorie Faulstich Orellana highlights the work immigrant children do as active
agents in supporting and sustaining their families, households, and schools. Building on the …

There is growing interest in the developmental consequences of extracurricular and after-
school programs for youth, fueled by (a) concerns about the possible role of such activities in …

Parent involvement is a robust predictor of academic achievement, but little is known about
school-and home-based involvement in immigrant families. Drawing on ecological theories …

This study examined family and neighborhood influences relevant to low-income status to
determine how they combine to predict the parenting behaviors of Mexican–American …