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Student- and Parent-Centered Factors in African Heritage Students' Achievement Differences

Proposed explanations for achievement differences among African heritage students can be classified into two groups: student-centered factors, including lower academic ability, negative peer pressure, and the belief that academic success is “acting White”; and parent-centered factors, including limited parental involvement and differing expectations for Black and White students.

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Updated 2026-08-30

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