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Parental Influence, School Readiness and Early Academic Achievement of African American Boys
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Joe, Emanique M.; Davis, James Earl – Journal of Negro Education, 2009
This study examined the relationship between parental influence and the school readiness of African American boys, using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study: ECLS-K, Parents' influence, via their academic beliefs and behaviors, was associated with the cognitive performance of African American boys during kindergarten. While previous…
Descriptors: African American Students, School Readiness, Mathematics Achievement, Parent Participation
The Effects of School Context, Structure, and Experiences on African American Males in Middle and High School.
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Davis, James Earl; Jordan, Will J. – Journal of Negro Education, 1994
Uses data from black male 8th and 10th graders to explore key issues affecting their achievement and engagement in school. Findings show a need to rethink current secondary-school disciplinary policies, especially suspension, extra-help delivery, and remedial courses because these areas explain important differences in engagement and achievement…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Discipline Policy, Educational Experience
College in Black and White: Campus Environment and Academic Achievement of African American Males.
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Davis, James Earl – Journal of Negro Education, 1994
Examines the relationship between student background, racial congruency, and college-level factors affecting academic performance of black male college students in predominately white compared to predominately black colleges. Questionnaire responses from 742 students demonstrate the differential effect of each of the 3 components and suggest a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Blacks, College Students