Measuring Family Engagement, Strengthening the Learning Triangle

“Family engagement is currently measured by looking at attendance at school events like parent-teacher conferences, sporting events, and fundraisers. “ “. . . they do not measure the kind of family engagement that matters most, which research shows is efforts that support student learning at home.”

Comment: While family-school engagement and attendance is important for accountability, namely signatures on a attendance roster, the article validates that the most important family engagement is the engagement that happens at home, between the parent and child..

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