Strengthening parent engagement to improve student outcomes
This ‘Spotlight’ article from the Australian Institute for Teacher and School Leadership (AITSL) summarises research on the impact of different types of engagement, and points
There are plenty of good reasons why family engagement benefits children’s education. Here we present just some of the evidence.
This ‘Spotlight’ article from the Australian Institute for Teacher and School Leadership (AITSL) summarises research on the impact of different types of engagement, and points
“Stronger family, school, and community partnerships help ensure that relational trust is at the foundation of schools, and that all the actors can work together
This article by Brett Henebery from the Educator makes a strong case for the benefits of active family engagement in children’s education. More than 50
This article from the Harvard Graduate School of Education explains how the Covid-19 pandemic has brought out even more clearly the benefits of strong family
This podcast from the Public Education Foundation focuses on partnerships between schools and families. How do we improve and strengthen these partnerships? The podcast aims
Dr Debbie Pushor (University of Saskatchewan, Canada) sums up 50 years of research that demonstrates the importance of engaging families in their children’s education.
Parent Engagement is much more than helping out with the school excursion or sausage-sizzle. Dr Debbie Pushor from the University of Saskatchewan gives a wide-ranging
Dr Debbie Pushor (University of Saskatchewan, Canada) speaks to school leaders about why family engagement can make their schools better for everyone.
Karen Mapp, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, sets out the evidence; strong family engagement leads to better learning outcomes for students.
This video, made by the Family School Partnership Bureau in 2015, emphasises the importance of joining family knowledge with teacher expertise to create a better
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A Car Boot Sale can be a fun way to raise some money. Thanks to Mandy from Fundraising Directory for these tips: Make certain you have
How about running a ‘baby photos of the staff’ competition for your school? Entry can be a gold coin and the baby photos of the
2020 has been another busy year for Parents Victoria. We wanted to bring you a snapshot of our achievements for the year. Major Events Parents
According to a report on 3AW, new research has found that two thirds of Victorian parents are worried about their child’s education after the state’s
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