Family Diversity and School–Family Relationships

Race/Ethnicity and Early Mathematics Skills: Relations Between Home, Classroom, and Mathematics Achievement

“…Another possible explanation of the observed differences, particularly for parents' involvement at school, may be the cultural mismatch between racial/ethnic minority parents and schools (Galindo & Pucino, 2012). Black and Latino parents may feel less welcome at their children's schools and therefore less likely to be involved (Suizzo et al, 2012).…”

The Ties That Bind: An Examination of School-Family Relationships and Middle School Discipline in New York City

“…Similar to prior studies (Zulauf-McCurdy & Zinsser, 2021, 2022), this study indicates that trust with school personnel may act as a protective factor against being referred to the office or being suspended. As such, findings from this study add to the already strong rationale to invest in and implement school-level policies and practices that welcome all families, especially those from socioeconomically and educationally marginalized backgrounds, and aim to build trustworthy and positive relations with school staff (Galindo & Pucino, 2012; Galindo & Sheldon, 2012). In particular, districts and schools should increase their focus on improving the quality of programs to partner with parents, especially Black parents and parents whose children are eligible for special education accommodations.…”