Consistent and positive family and community engagement improves academic achievement, school attendance, and social skills (Henderson & Mapp, 2002). Data from the National Household and Education Survey demonstrates that children from households with limited resources enter school at a disadvantage, making it extremely difficult to catch up to their more affluent peers. Researchers have found two factors that contribute to this: access to books and being read aloud to at home (Bridges, 2013).
That’s why the Center for Literacy & Learning works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and at-home learning. Through family and community engagement, we empower families and community members with the knowledge, confidence, awareness, and literature to support children’s learning experience at home.
References:
Bridges, L. (2013).
Make Every Student Count: How Collaboration among Families, Schools,
and Communities Ensures Student Success. New York City, NY: Scholastic.
Henderson, A. & Mapp, K. (2002).
A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family,
and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Austin, TX: Southwest
Educational Development Laboratory.
