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School Factors that Contribute to the Underachievement of Students of Color and What Culturally Competent School Leaders Can Do

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Smith, Camille A. – Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 2005

Both socioeconomic and school factors contribute to the underachievement of poor children and children of color. This article explores factors that contribute to the underachievement of students of color and offers practices that culturally proficient school leaders can use to build a school culture that may positively impact the academic…

Descriptors: Socioeconomic Influences, Low Income Groups, Educational Environment, Underachievement