Family Engagement & Communication

It may be challenging for a teacher to find the time to make parent phone calls after a long day of work with grading and lesson planning to do. There is often

A longstanding debate in education centers around what might be the most accurate predictor of academic achievement for students.

Family engagement empowers families as stakeholders in their children’s education. Studies have shown the positive relationship…

There are many ways that schools can engage and involve parents in the school community. If a school’s effort in family engagement…

Family engagement workshops provide a space where adults can collaborate and discuss important topics as they relate to the daily lives of their children.

Technology is a great way for parents to have easy access and stay connected to their child’s school by staying current on student academic and behavioral performance. For families, technology is a way to build relationships with the school, thus becoming a communication tool for parents.

Amazon Alexa has launched partnerships with a number of Ed Tech companies to create ways that schools can be more connected to families. This innovative approach to engaging families expands the reach of student information from the school to the home.

Parent conferences should be a time where school leaders and parents work together to support student learning by creating a space where meaningful, child-specific conversations take place.

During my first year student teaching, I was inspired by all of the talents and brilliance of my students. These young people were excited about learning and I wanted their supporters to experience this energy as well.

Parents are a critical part of the learning experience in schools. When schools and parents work together, students have the best outcomes.

A positive relationship and engagement between parents and educators is essential, especially in the earliest years of education. Children need a lot of support and guidance as they are developing their motor,

Educational technology is a growing field. It is the facilitation of learning and improving performance through the creation, use and management of technology. Educational technology is a growing field. It is the

Family engagement events are hosted at schools to help parents and students develop strong connections with the school team. School events targeted to families can be fun, educational and support school systems.

Both parents and teachers play a pivotal role in educating a child. Parents are a child’s first teacher. They teach essential life and academic skills while providing love and support that help

For schools to build on-going, authentic, and collaborative relationships with families, educators need to shift their thinking from family involvement to family engagement. Involvement vs. Engagement  For schools to build on-going, authentic,