Topic: Family Engagement

From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement

article-cropped March 26, 2026 by Donna Johnson Geist

When a school is identified for improvement under ESSA, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions — but leaders need to understand why improvement is needed before determining their solutions

How Family Engagement Can Reduce Chronic Absenteeism

article-cropped November 17, 2025 by David Park

Family engagement improves student attendance. When parents and teachers address chronic absenteeism together, students and schools thrive

New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments

newspaper February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes

How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments

files video February 11, 2025 by Adam Ezring, Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments

Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments

article-cropped video November 18, 2024 by EdTrust

A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.

Arts in Restorative Justice Programs

article-cropped November 18, 2024 by Tierra Porter

Students need sufficient support; implementing restorative justice may be the key to unlock student success.

Family Engagement State Policy Recommendations

compass April 17, 2024 by EdTrust

State leaders play a key role in supporting districts and schools in engaging families in their work to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of their students.

EdTrust Releases Research and Recommendations on How Schools Can Improve Interactions with Families to Better Support Students

newspaper April 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on families’ experiences, suggest improvements to annual assessment reports.

Making Assessment Reports More Meaningful for Students & Families

This report offers guidance on how schools can better communicate the results of students’ federally required annual tests so parents can be better informed about how their students are doing in school and work with educators to get appropriate support.