Schools International Studies Deepen Understanding of Partnerships Studies from many countries reveal that family and community involvement improves schools, assists families, and increases students' chances of success. Researchers, educators, and parents in many nations are working together to develop more successful programs of partnership.
Parents vary in how much they presently are involved.
Students need multiple sources of support to succeed in school Teachers and administrators are initially resistant to increasing family involvement. Teachers and administrators need inservice, preservice, and advanced education in order to overcome their concerns about involving families and communities in schools and in children's education. Schools must reach out in order to involve all families. Federal and local policies, support, and action contribute to effective partnerships. Subject-specific practices involve families in ways that directly assist students' learning and success.