The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological study was to explore second generation Southeast Asian (SEA) students’ understanding and experiences of the SEA diaspora in California. Grounded in segmented acculturation, cultural-ecological theory, an . . .

This study on human capital and financial literacy supplements current literature on institutions’ responsibilities in advancing financial literacy. Students’ knowledge, when entering the post-secondary environment, is seen through the lens of their c . . .

The purpose of this study was to heighten understanding of English learner (EL) students’ social experiences in a school setting, while developing an expanded awareness of the students’ family system whose language and culture is at crossroads with th . . .

The need to raise academic achievement levels and gradations rates for Latinos is paramount. Current systemic educational and societal barriers play large roles in this crisis. Some of these barriers are being addressed in one urban Sacramento high sc . . .

Students from culturally diverse backgrounds possess knowledge (funds of knowledge or cultural capital) which is often not recognized by their teachers and schools. When a student’s prior knowledge is not activated nor utilized within the classroom, h . . .

Current research on educational achievement in the United States shows that African American students in urban areas are performing well below their White counterparts (Lewis, James, Hancock, & Hill-Jackson, 2008). However, studies have been condu . . .

The Hmong heritage language program at Lucky Banks High School has been implemented for over eight years. How has this program helped Hmong students improve their academic achievement? Methodology The methodology used in this study is a combination of . . .

The purpose of this work was to gain insight on teachers’ perceptions and knowledge on bullying among students within their schools as well as how teachers manage bullying behaviors from their students. Additionally, this work was performed to discove . . .

Students who have been labeled “at risk” because of their academic struggles often go through a negative classroom experience because of teacher perception and bias, accountability, and the self-fulfilling prophecy. This is a problem because these neg . . .

As an educator witnessing students not complete their school work or parents communicating with the school, the lack of parental support is a frequent occurrence each school year. Students’ academic success does not solely rely on students, but also o . . .