Academic achievement of African American boys: A city-wide, community-based investigation of risk and resilience

Intrinsic Motivation, Learning Goals, Engagement, and Achievement in a Diverse High School

“…This study also replicated the Fantuzzo et al. () finding that the effects of parent education on achievement are partially mediated by engagement. However, the indirect effect of parent education was much smaller than the positive direct association between parent education and GPA.…”

“…Many studies have also found that parent education is positively associated with achievement (e.g., Froiland, Powell, Diamond, & Son, ; Jeynes, ; Powell, Son, File, & Froiland, ), and there is also evidence that the effects of parent education on achievement are partially indirect via engagement (Fantuzzo, LeBoeuf, Rouse, & Chen, ). Race/ethnicity is often a significant predictor of achievement (e.g., Froiland & Oros, ).…”

African American caregivers' resources for support: Implications for children's perceived support from their caregiver

“…A lower income level can exacerbate this situation by contributing to children’s depressive symptoms and problem behaviors such as delinquency and aggression (Bogart et al, 2013). Additionally, African American children who experience a higher number of stressors (e.g., discrimination, poverty) experience achievement gaps in mathematics and reading when compared to non-Hispanic Whites, and attain significantly lower levels of earnings and assets during young adulthood (Fantuzzo, LeBoeuf, Rouse, & Chen, 2012; Wickrama, Simons, & Baltimore, 2012). …”

Does Parent Involvement and Neighborhood Quality Matter for African American Boys' Kindergarten Mathematics Achievement?

“…Fantuzzo, LeBoeuf, Rouse, and Chen (2012) noted that African American boys are overrepresented in poverty and typically have less access to strong educational experiences (e.g., highly qualified teachers, well-equipped schools, and community resources), which reinforces the need for positive parenting practices. Studies also show that when both race and gender are considered, the greatest gaps in early academic achievement are found for African American boys (Coley, 2011;Davis, 2003;Fantuzzo et al, 2012;Matthews, Kizzie, Rowley, & Cortina, 2010;Noguera, 2003).…”