... trapped in low-performing schools located in economically depressed areas" (Weiher and Tedin, 2006). When evaluating minority student achievement, based on information obtained from Strategies for Improving Minority Achievement, (CollegeBoard 2007) a task force reviewed ways to increase achievement in minority students. It appears that developing a good relationship with home and school plays a role. The implementation of parenting programs as early ... more minority students to perform at higher levels academically. The monitoring states are doing this by looking at how race and ethnic...

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