A person or family's social and economic position, i.e., prestige and wealth.
Achievement gap
Persistent differences in achievement between minority and majority students (particularly white, Black and Hispanic) as indicated by scores on standardized tests, teacher grades, and other data.
Latchkey children
Children between about 6 and 13 years of age who do not have adult supervision for some part of the day.
Resilient children
Children who are able to overcome negative circumstances and achieve successes.
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