Developed by the Department of Education and associated research organizations, this list consists of studies, reports, activity guides, and educational materials, covering many different angles of family involvement in education. Most of these publications are available on-line. Statistics discusses the extent to which resident and nonresident fathers are involved in their children's schools and examines the influence of their involvement on student achievement. There is overwhelming evidence that a parent's involvement in a child's education makes a very positive difference.
New research shows that the involvement of both mother and father is important.
Community Partnerships Helpful for teams of school staff, teachers, parents, and others develop and use a compact that outlines the shared responsibilities of school partners for children's learning. The guidebook and its activity sheets engage partners in a continuous improvement process to build and strengthen partnerships for learning. This report, jointly authored by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, focuses exclusively on the benefits children receive in terms of increased safety, reduced risk-taking, and improved learning. This brochure provides steps for both families and communities members to help children read well and independently by the third grade, to meet high math and science standards, and to prepare for college and careers while they are still young. This publication is available in English and Spanish.