Previous research highlighted that prejudice is already formed in early childhood, reaches a
peak in middle childhood, and slightly decreases in late childhood, whereas the …

Although research has overwhelmingly demonstrated the negative consequences of
perceived racial–ethnic discrimination on children's and youth's well-being and academic …

Background Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) has been associated with increased
student engagement and achievement. Its practice in classrooms, however, has been shown …

Culturally diverse schools may constitute natural arenas for training crucial intercultural
skills. We hypothesized that a classroom cultural diversity climate fostering contact and …

In this paper we discuss the social identity processes by which discrimination can have an
impact on ethnic-racial minority group students' academic engagement. After considering …

Intergroup contact theory proposes that positive interactions between members of different
social groups can improve intergroup relations. Contact should be especially effective in …

The effects of school‐based ethnic diversity on student well‐being and race‐related views
were examined during the first year in middle school. To capture the dynamic nature of …

Having positive and meaningful social connections is one of the basic psychological needs
of students. The satisfaction of this need is directly related to students' engagement—a …

Inclusive school contexts can promote psychological and social adjustment and enhance
learning among students. Changing demographics and 21st-century workplace needs …

Schools are important for the academic and socio-emotional development, as well as
acculturation of immigrant-and refugee-background youth. We highlight individual …