To re-engage all students, we must collaborate across school, community, and family lines. The positive impact of effective family and community engagement has been proven by decades of research, recent case studies, and every educator’s firsthand experience. 2, 3
Students with involved families and communities have:
Better attendance records
Better grades
More positive attitudes
Higher standardized test scores
Higher graduation rates
1. Peetz, C. (2023). New Research Finds a Crucial Factor in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism. Education Week . 2. Epstein, J. and Sheldon, S. (2002). Present and Accounted for: Improving Student Attendance through Family and Community Involvement. Journal of Educational Research . 3. Henderson, A. and Mapp, K. (2002). A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. 5
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