Achievement Quote by Jerome Kagan
“The fundamental problem is that the gap in educational achievement, which is a key in our technological economy, is due in my opinion - and the opinion of many, including Arne Duncan, our secretary of education - to the fact that the families of the poor who are not very educated are not talking to their children, interacting with their children, insisting they do their homework and so on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Education Policy Discussion, 2010
Educational gaps stem from low‑income families not engaging with their children's schooling, reducing academic achievement and economic competitiveness.
In simple terms: Kids fall behind when parents aren’t involved.
Key Takeaway
Encourage parental involvement in education.
Themes
education inequality
family engagement
economic mobility
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
policy
When to use this quote
- low‑income neighborhoods
- school outreach programs
- homework support initiatives
Key Concepts
social capital
intergenerational transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent parental involvement?
- How can schools support families?
A Different Perspective
Parents may lack time or resources to help.
