Families & the Community
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to engage parents and community members in the education of young people.
See also: Parents, Community Engagement, Communications
- Families & the Community Webinar Beyond the Classroom: Extending High-Quality Instruction Into the HomeSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Your curriculum doesn't have to stop at the classroom door. See how two districts bring families into PreK–3 learning.
Families & the Community Opinion Why Don’t We Talk More About Family Structure in Schooling?A new report examines the role of family structure on academic success.
Families & the Community How Schools Can Help Parents Manage Kids' Screen TimeFrom bullying to losing sleep, what kids do at home on screens affects their learning.
Families & the Community As ICE Activity Rises, Schools Focus on Family SupportSince 2025, school districts have quickly adapted to shifting effects from federal immigration enforcement.
Families & the Community Lawmakers Grill Superintendents on Transgender Student PoliciesThe districts' policies around transgender students were repeatedly questioned.
Families & the Community Quiz QUIZ: Teachers, How Ready Are You for Difficult Parent Conversations?Test your knowledge of how to approach challenging academic or behavior issues with families.
Families & the Community Q&A How Parents See Students' Social Media Habits: Why it Matters for EducatorsThe Pew Research Center shows parents have increasing concern over their teens' social media usage.
Families & the Community Teacher-Parent Meetings Can Be Tense. Can AI Simulations Help?Rehearsals on how to talk effectively with parents can ease a major pain point for teachers.
Families & the Community A New Use for AI: Pronouncing Students' Names at GraduationHigh schools adopt AI platforms to pronounce students' names at graduation ceremonies, sparking pushback.
Families & the Community Opinion Why Those Disengaged Parents in Your School Deserve a Second LookAn assistant principal outlines four ways to foster greater family involvement.
Families & the Community Opinion 'Easy, Positive, and Judgment Free.' How Families Can Support Their ChildrenEducators share their best advice for working with parents and guardians on student learning.
Families & the Community Their School Burned Down. Then They Picked Up Their PaintbrushesA group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire.
Families & the Community Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault AllegationsDozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.
Families & the Community A New National Effort Aims to Spread Learning Beyond School WallsA new commission will explore strategies for schools to collaborate with their communities.
Families & the Community Teachers Say Behavior Problems Aren't Just About Students. It’s the ParentsParents are the third rail of the discipline conversation. Teachers say they need backup from their school leaders.
