Student Achievement beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families and Communities
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| Title: | Student Achievement beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families and Communities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Best, Jane, Dunlap, Allison, Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) |
| Source: | Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). 2012. |
| Availability: | Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). 4601 DTC Parkway Suite 500, Denver, CO 80237-2596. Tel: 303-337-0990; Fax: 303-337-3005; Web site: http://www.mcrel.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers |
| Document Type: | Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Barriers, Stakeholders, Early Childhood Education, Student Diversity, Cultural Awareness, Holistic Approach, School Community Relationship, Professional Development, Educational Policy, Communication Strategies |
| Abstract: | Despite positive outcomes associated with family engagement, many schools and districts still struggle to cultivate meaningful relationships with community members. This document identifies issues surrounding family engagement and poses questions for policymakers to consider. The authors describe the following engagement issues and offer questions and recommendations for policymakers to consider for each: (1) Understand barriers to engagement; (2) Build relationships and foster partnerships among all stakeholders; (3) Provide resources to families and community members; and (4) Support educator needs. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Number of References: | 16 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | ED544628 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Despite positive outcomes associated with family engagement, many schools and districts still struggle to cultivate meaningful relationships with community members. This document identifies issues surrounding family engagement and poses questions for policymakers to consider. The authors describe the following engagement issues and offer questions and recommendations for policymakers to consider for each: (1) Understand barriers to engagement; (2) Build relationships and foster partnerships among all stakeholders; (3) Provide resources to families and community members; and (4) Support educator needs. |
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