The Power of Parents: A Critical Perspective of Bicultural Parent Involvement in Public Schools - Paperback

by Shirley R. Steinberg (Other), Joe L. Kincheloe (Other), Edward M. Olivos (Author)

Delving into the often unexplored areas of class, race, and power struggles, The Power of Parents poses a unique and original critical examination of the relationship between bicultural parents and the school system. Written with students and practitioners in mind, it challenges past research that has traditionally argued bicultural parents are incompetent, apathetic, and do not value education, hence the cause of their children's academic underachievement. This book sheds new light on why bicultural parents often mistrust the school system and uncovers the contradictions inherent in the relationship between them and school personnel.

Author Biography

The Author: Edward M. Olivos is Assistant Professor in the Division of Teacher Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He received his Ph.D. in education jointly from San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University. His research interests include: Latinos and education, bicultural parent involvement, policy studies, bilingual education and critical pedagogy. He has published professional articles and book chapters in those areas.