Families & the Community
91制片厂视频 news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to engage parents and community members in the education of young people.
See also: Parents, Community Engagement, Communications
- Families & the Community From Our Research Center What Educators Have to Say About Parents Texting and Calling Their Kids During SchoolTeachers, principals, and district leaders are increasingly frustrated by parents who do not respect student cellphone restrictions.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of 91制片厂视频 Week's editorial staff.Learn how family engagement promotes student success with insights from National PTA, AASA鈥痑nd leading districts and schools.鈥Families & the Community Opinion The 3 Secrets to Better Parent-Teacher CommunicationTeachers and parents rarely receive guidance on how to effectively communicate. Here鈥檚 what two experienced educators recommend.Families & the Community School Attendance Suffers as Parent Attitudes ShiftParents are more relaxed about attendance than before the pandemic, district leaders said.Families & the Community Parents Call Chronic Absenteeism a Problem, But Most Can't Define ItA new poll sheds light on parents' views on chronic absenteeism and acceptable reasons to miss school.Families & the Community What Happens to the Lost-and-Found Mound at the End of the Year?Most schools deal with lost-and-found piles as the school year ends. Some work with outside partners to recycle items for students in need.Families & the Community Opinion What Student Impacted You Most as a Young Teacher?Paying attention to students and their families can provide some of the most valuable lessons to teachers.Families & the Community Q&A How These District Leaders Turned Family Engagement on Its HeadTwo Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails.Families & the Community Video 鈥楢 Welcoming Place鈥: Family Engagement Strategies for Schools (Video)Schools that enlist parents as partners see positive results. Here's how to do it.Families & the Community Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here's WhySchool field trips took a hit due to the pandemic and are still recovering. Educators and experts explain why they should come back.Families & the Community 5 Ways to Get Parents More Involved in SchoolsSchools don't need an influx of money and resources to have effective family engagement, experts say.Families & the Community Download DOWNLOADABLE: Best Practices for Building School-Family RelationshipsHere are five ways to ensure schools are building trusting, long-lasting relationships with families.Families & the Community Should Working With Families Be a Core Skill for Teachers?Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement.Families & the Community What the Parents' Rights Movement Forced Schools to DoParents and caregivers are paying more attention than ever. Here's what that means for schools.Families & the Community The Good (and the Bad) of Using Apps to Connect With ParentsTech platforms are changing the way teachers communicate with families.