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Fostering Family Engagement in Middle and Secondary Schools

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Title: Fostering Family Engagement in Middle and Secondary Schools
Language: English
Authors: DeSpain, Stephanie N., Conderman, Greg, Gerzel-Short, Lydia
Source: Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas. 2018 91(6):236-242.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Junior High Schools
High Schools
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Parent Participation, Parents, Parent Student Relationship, Middle School Students, High School Students, Partnerships in Education
DOI: 10.1080/00098655.2018.1524743
ISSN: 0009-8655
Abstract: Family engagement is a critical component of school success for students. However, parents of middle and high school students are often less involved in home- and school-based activities than parents of elementary students. This article describes reasons for this decrease in parental engagement and offers specific ideas for fostering parental involvement at the middle and secondary levels.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1204522
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Family engagement is a critical component of school success for students. However, parents of middle and high school students are often less involved in home- and school-based activities than parents of elementary students. This article describes reasons for this decrease in parental engagement and offers specific ideas for fostering parental involvement at the middle and secondary levels.
ISSN:0009-8655
DOI:10.1080/00098655.2018.1524743