FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: INFORMATION AND APPROACHES FOR EDUCATORS - 1 views
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Jenny Davis on 13 Aug 11Educators across the nation have long declared the importance of family involvement in children's education. Considering the large amount of time children spend outside of school, up to 87% of waking hours, it is easy to see how families have a profound impact on children's educational lives. Families dramatically influence the degree to which children are engaged in school and how they identify themselves as learners. A strong family-school partnership will improve both academic and behavioral outcomes for children.