UConn Sociologist Upends Notions about Parental Help with Homework

"UConn researcher Angran Li, a doctoral student in sociology, has found that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement in homework can be particularly beneficial among economically disadvantaged African-American and Hispanic students."

“So we are encouraging especially parents from disadvantaged families to help with homework, to get actively involved at school, and stay actively involved in your child’s education to compensate for this disadvantage,” says Li."

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