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ERIC Number: ED544628
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 8
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Student Achievement beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families and Communities
Best, Jane; Dunlap, Allison
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)
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.
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
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A