Product Description
Families and schools share a desire for students to succeed but are often perplexed about how to collaborate and support this achievement, especially during the transition to middle and high school. This book will help educators and policymakers identify and implement the most effective strategies to help parents remain involved in their teens education. The research in this book looks at diverse families and adolescents from a wide range of backgrounds while consid… More >>
Families, Schools, and the Adolescent: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice
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#1 by Anne T. Henderson on February 1, 2010 - 7:14 am
As one who has tracked the research on family engagement and student achievement for over 30 years, I can say that this excellent book is a welcome and long-overdue addition to the field. Navigating the treacherous terrain from middle to high school is a huge challenge for children and families. This thoughtful collection of articles by distinguished scholars and practitioners, including the authors, sheds light in many poorly-understood areas, such as responding appropriately to the complex cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic diversity of our students. I would recommend it to anyone who cares about the future of public education in this country and about our most vulnerable children and families.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Book Mom on February 1, 2010 - 9:42 am
Many people say that parents should back away during adolescents–let kids develop their autonomy and independence. that has never seemed right to me. This book is helped me see how I should be involved and remain involved in ways that helps my middle schooler feel like I am giving them the space she wants, without completely letting go. I like that the book focused on research at the beginning (without being too research-y) and then talked about how to really use the research. The last chapter provides solid recommendations for being involved, without undermining my relationship with my daughter.
Rating: 5 / 5