Family Engagement
2003 Boston Parent Survey Findings
Boston’s After-School for All Partnership’s June 2003 telephone survey of 402 randomly selected parents across city of Boston. Delivers an approximate cross-section of the city’s Boston Public Schools student population by economic, racial and geographic demographics. Includes findings on student participation, program demand, parent views and opinions on programming supply and demand. October 9, 2003.
Afterschool Programs as an Oasis of Hope for Black Parents in Four Cities
This study by The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO), commissioned by the C.S. Mott Foundation, examined factors influencing parents’ decisions about after-school programming for their children and how they judge quality and availability. This study focused on Black low-income and working class parents. The four major findings related to barriers to access, information gaps, quality of programs and the opportunity to share opinions.October 2007.
The Boston Parent Focus Group Results: Identifying Issues Impacting Out-of-School Youth and Struggling Boston Public School Students
This study conducted focus groups with parents of struggling students in order to provide them a voice about what can be done to help their children. Results indicated a need for a stronger collaboration between parents and schools. In particular, parents would like to see more open communication and a welcoming environment at the school, and a focus on individual student needs to help students succeed in school.
Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education
In this Harvard Family Research Project article, the authors outline the importance of parental guidance and involvement with pre-teen and teenage children, during the pivotal years of their lives. The brief provides evidence for linking family involvement to academic and social outcomes for youth. It also highlights future implications for policy, practice, and research. Spring 2007.
Focus on Families! How to Build and Support Family-Centered Practices in After-School
Focus on Families! How to Build and Support Family-Centered Practices in After-School. Harvard Family Research Project and Build Out-of-School Time Network (BOSTnet) This guide offers advice to out-of-school time programs about effectively engaging families in an effort to improve the outcomes for children. The authors illustrate the benefits and challenges of family engagement, specific strategies for engaging families, and examples of programs that have been successful in their efforts. 2006.
