Parental agency: Stories from parents on the influence of their voice in a suburban school district

Ludwick-Solodky, Erin

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Title

Parental agency: Stories from parents on the influence of their voice in a suburban school district

Author(s)

Ludwick-Solodky, Erin

Issue Date

2022-04-06

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Hood, Denice

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Hood, Denice

Committee Member(s)

• Pak, Yoon
• Mason, Curtis
• Kang, Hyun-Sook

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ed.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

High School, Parent Involvement, COVID-19

Abstract

Parental involvement at the high school level has been shown to positively impact academic achievement, but due to systemic exclusion and bias, parents of color do not report the same level of comfort and belonging in American school systems as their White counterparts. Parents who are not knowledgeable about or comfortable in the culture of school miss opportunities to advocate for and support their children. By employing qualitative methods in order to amplify the voices of parents sharing their experiences and beliefs, this study highlights the impact that parent peer groups, past experiences, and the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the parents of high school students in a suburban, midwestern city. Research grounded in critical theory highlights the complex factors, parental experiences, and perceived agency that are essential for social change; recommendations for initiatives and professional development are outlined based on the findings of this study.  

Graduation Semester

2022-05

Type of Resource

Thesis

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Copyright 2022 Erin Ludwick-Solodky

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