http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from our University claim a parents’ background doesn’t necessarily affect the long-term financial success of their children. http://phys.org/news245575056.html Other Sciences Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:50:05 EST news245575056 (PhysOrg.com) -- The recession may be having some longer-term effects on families and children, including lower test scores and more single-parent homes, according to a Duke University professor whose research focuses on low-income families. http://phys.org/news176582129.html Other Sciences Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:03 EST news176582129 Only 57 percent of Mexican-American students graduate from high school, and 11 percent receive college degrees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher found that perceived educational barriers significantly predicted Mexican-American students' educational aspirations more than the influences of gender, generation level and parents' education level. Identifying what students perceive they need may assist school professionals and counselors in helping students develop skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. http://phys.org/news155395266.html Other Sciences Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:21:33 EST news155395266