The Broken Compass: Parental Involvement with Children's Education

By Angel L. Harris and Keith Robinson

Book Overview

It seems like common sense: children do better when parents are involved in their schooling. But does the evidence stack up? The Broken Compass puts this question to the test across socioeconomic groups, and the surprising finding is that no clear connection exists between parental involvement and improved student performance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674725107
• ISBN13: 9780674725102
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"