Families & the Community
Education 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 Video Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Navigating the Family DynamicState teachers of the year offer advice on how to build and manage parent and family relationships.Families & the Community Opinion We Need to Recalibrate the Parent-Teacher RelationshipAs students continue to grapple with learning loss, emotional trauma, and social isolation, both parents and educators need to help.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming family engagement in schools through two-way communication.Families & the Community What the Research Says Does Parent Involvement Really Help Students? Here's What the Research SaysParent involvement can lead to improved student outcomes, research shows, but some forms are more helpful than others.Families & the Community Social Media Is Always Changing. Here's How Districts Can Best Communicate With FamiliesA communication consultant recommends that school districts pick their platforms and be consistent about using them.Families & the Community 'Parents Can't Trust Their Schools,' Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Tiffany Justice SaysThe co-founder of a national group that's become integral to Republican politics rejects criticism that her organization stokes division.Families & the Community Opinion Certain Topics Spark Parent Pushback. I’ve Decided to Teach Them AnywayI found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.Families & the Community Opinion How AI and Other Tech Tools Might be Used to Strengthen Family-School PartnershipsToo often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning.Families & the Community Pomp and Khaki Pants: What to Consider When Setting Graduation Dress CodesDistrict leaders should consider equity, enforcement, and community relationships when setting graduation dress standards.Families & the Community Video How Parents Engage With Their Local School BoardsThrough seats on the board, positions in their PTA, and as individuals, parents can engage with their school boards in a number of ways.Families & the Community New Campaign Tries to Convince Parents That Their Kids Have Fallen BehindA new advertising campaign in six cities aims to dispel parents' perceptions that their kids are performing at grade level.Families & the Community Video Reports of Radioactive Contamination Closed Their School. This PTA Is Demanding AnswersAfter their Missouri elementary school was closed, a group of parents have tried to engage with the district on the school’s future.Families & the Community Video These Moms Ran for Their Local School Board and Won. Here’s What They've LearnedAfter their district brought on a new superintendent, these Michigan moms decided to run for their local school board, and they won.Families & the Community 3 Signs That Schools Are Sending the Wrong Message About AttendanceHow schools communicate attendance policies can affect how parents report absences and whether students are motivated to show up.Families & the Community Video Faced With the Possibility of School Closure, Parents Sprang Into ActionDue to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution.