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What Kinds of Family Engagement Are Most Effective?
Research-based insights on the practices that drive student achievement.
Not all family engagement strategies have the same impact. For districts and schools working to improve student outcomes, it is critical to focus time, resources, and effort on the practices that matter most.
This resource synthesizes findings from multiple meta-analyses to highlight which types of family engagement are most strongly linked to student achievement. It surfaces key insights, including the outsized impact of academic socialization, the importance of home-based engagement, and the role of school-based participation in building trust and connection.
Use this guide to ground your strategy in evidence, prioritize high-impact practices, and move beyond activity-driven approaches toward a more focused, outcomes-oriented model of family engagement.