Topic: Family Engagement

This report discusses how schools can better communicate with families, caregivers, and communities to support students’ academic development and overall wellbeing.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…