Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4938590 International Journal of Educational Research 2017 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Migrants from refugee backgrounds hold high expectations for their children.
- Socio-economic status alone is not an indicator of aspirations for schooling.
- Many refugee families experience 'unfreedoms' that impact on children's schooling.
- Migrant parents with disconnected schooling need time to develop trust with schools.
- Schools have a role in connecting families into local community networks.
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