As a key predictor of students' academic achievement parental involvement has been in the centre of attention of both educational researchers and policymakers for quite some time. Immigrant parents represent a growing, but under-researched group with its distinctive experiences and expectations. This study provides a systematic synthesis of 40…

Data collected during a 1972 study of the Swedish child care program are presented. Government officials, day care personnel, child care professionals, medical personnel, and parents were interviewed, and nurseries in six towns were visited to obtain data. The major role of the state, country, and local governments in regulating, operating, and…

In child care centers, parental involvement as well as staff sensitivity toward children and parents are essential for managing cultural diversity in a way that is beneficial for both migrant and indigenous families. Defining and improving the quality of center education from a multicultural perspective require discussions between staff and…