Date of Award

9-11-2009

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education (MAE)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Vicki Olsen

Second Advisor

Lynn Lindow

Abstract

Prior studies have shown differing opinions on whether factors such as the makeup of the family or the level of a parent's education have an effect on academic achievement of a student. This study looks at students at a small K-8 inner city school in Minneapolis to see exactly what aspects of parenting indeed have an effect on a student's academic achievement. Through the use of qualitative research it was found that high levels of parent-teacher communication and high expectations for both level of education and performance in school give the student the best chance of experiencing academic success. Strategies that increase parent teacher communication and educate parents about the importance of high expectations are recommended to improve the previously mentioned aspects of parenting.

Identifier

SC 11.MAE.2009.Chubb.GA

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