The idea that it is important for teachers to have knowledge of the unique skills that individual children bring to the classroom is almost universally accepted. This notion is so widespread that school districts across the country continue to make substantial investments in programs designed to enhance teachers' knowledge of individual students'…

Reading comprehension--the ability to understand the meaning of text--is a foundational ability that enables children to learn in school and throughout life. Children who struggle with reading comprehension in the third or fourth grade are at high risk for dropping out of school, with detrimental effects on their future employment, income, and…

This study examined the link between family ethnic/race socialization and Black kindergarteners' and first graders' academic performance as measured by their general knowledge, math, and reading assessment scores. Drawing on identity theory, the authors predicted that repeated instances of family ethnic/race socialization would increase academic…