African Americans say ‘parent involvement’ key to success
African Americans say ‘parent involvement’ key to success
By George White, New America Media and America’s Wire Writers Group
Nationwide — The “lack of parental involvement” is the biggest issue affecting black students’ quality of education.
That is one of major findings in a new national survey of African Americans on factors in their quality of life. The survey, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and Ebony magazine, polled 1,005 African Americans on their mood and on issues related to income, housing, health care, relationships, race and education.