Social capital is an important component in ensuring sound mental health in children. The more quality time a parent spends with their child, the better it is for the child’s development. This is just one way in which family social capital helps the child’s de... More »
Research suggests that an earlier kindergarten entry date generally reduces the dispersion of test scores in fourth and eighth grades, which is seen as a measurement of the educational achievement gap among different socioeconomic groups. More »
For children living in highly disorganized households, greater childcare hours may lead to more optimal cognitive and social outcomes. More »
Compared to monetary resources, non-monetary resources, particularly parenting practices, are more consequential for children’s achievement in the Chinese context. More »
Weekly, direct messages from teachers to parents significantly reduce low-performing students' risk of not earning course credit. More »