Great overview of the importance of family engagement in schools. A couple of key quotes:
And we need to get to know not only our child's teacher but also the principal. If families do this proactively, when situations arise, it is more likely to be a collaboration in finding a solution vs. an “us vs. them.”
Authors also recommend that a family engagement director be a cabinet level position directly under the superintendent to ensure the parent and family voice is represented at every level of decision-making, not just as a check box for making sure we’re communicated to after decisions are made. The culture of parent and family engagement starts at the top.