The Importance of Family Engagement
April 11, 2024 by EdTrust Authentic family and community engagement is a key strategy for improving students’ social-emotional and academic outcomes, but schools have a long way to go in making sure they are equitably engaging with all families.
Engaging First: Supporting Young Learners Through Family Engagement
April 11, 2024 by Ivy Morgan This report is based on two nationally representative surveys, including 600 parents or caregivers of children in first or second grade in the 2022-23 school year, and 300 teachers of the same grade.
Statewide Poll of Parents Reveals Dramatically Different Postsecondary Plans For Students Across Race and Income
November 16, 2023 by EdTrust BOSTON (November 16, 2023) – As policymakers across the Commonwealth continue sharpening their focus on college and career readiness; a critical question remains: Do students and families, particularly those from historically…
A School Community That Engages Together, Stays Together
August 31, 2023 by Augustus Mays As every summer fades, the anticipation of a fresh academic year rises for educators, students, and their families across the country. In certain states in the south, the school bells…
House passes Parents Bill of Rights Act, giving parents control of children’s education
March 28, 2023 by EdTrust The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would grant parents more control over their children’s education. If the U.S. Senate also passes the legislation…
Statement on H.Res. 219 the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents
March 21, 2023 by EdTrust WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding H. Res. 219. the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, sponsored by Rep.…
What Parents Really Want: Less Politicking & More Attention to Students’ Academic & Mental Health Needs
March 21, 2023 by Lynn C. Jennings, Ph.D The “parents rights” debate is an exercise in political bluster over substance. The recent introduction of the Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) in the House of Representatives is…
Parental rights legislation without parental engagement is full of hot air and hidden motives
The parent-teacher bond is a partnership forged since the first schoolhouse opened its doors. Parents overwhelmingly love their child’s teachers, and teachers know that truly lifting the voices of parents can…
Strong Relationships are the Key to Understanding Students’ Experiences
October 14, 2021 by Nancy Duchesneau Everybody remembers their best teacher. Mine is Dr. M, my graduate advisor and forever mentor. She’s someone I felt I could turn to for support, both academic and personal, because…