ERIC Number: ED654649
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 100
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ISBN: 979-8-5699-8068-0
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Exploring Alaska Native and African Native American Parent Perspectives: The Educational Achievement Gap
Clare Hill
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Creighton University
This DIP is a qualitative study to describe how Alaska Native and African American parents understand the achievement gap as well as their suggestions or solutions for reducing and ending the gap. Seventeen parents were interviewed, from both Alaska Native and African American descent. These interviews took place over the phone due to the current health pandemic, COVID-19. From these interviews, four themes emerged: connection with school staff, diversity in the schools, instructional methods, and parent understanding of the achievement gap. Based on the parent input, solutions were created that could be implemented into the school system. These solutions will take both time and resources; however, this is an urgent educational issue deserving of such attention. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, African Americans, Parents, Achievement Gap, Parent School Relationship, Diversity, Teaching Methods, Parent Attitudes, Knowledge Level
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alaska
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