Factors of Hmong American student success: Hmong American viewpoints on achievement

The research question addressed in this project was, what do Hmong American stakeholders working in education describe as factors that may contribute to Hmong American student success? Research encompasses a qualitative ethnography where the author brings together teaching experience, current research on Hmong achievement and one-on-one interviews with Hmong Americans working within the field of education at various capacities. The author explores the following areas as potential factors that can contribute to a student\u27s success: parent involvement and expectations, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) status, school culture, gender role expectations, socioeconomics, biculturalism, and current achievement trends