Meeting Parents Where They Are: Flexible Engagement Strategies for Urban Schools

As an educational administrator, I often find myself grappling with the challenge of increasing parent involvement in our school community. The task seems straightforward in theory: encourage parents to take an active role in their children’s education, engage with teachers, and participate in school activities. But when you’re in a low-income urban district like mine, the road to meaningful involvement is often filled with obstacles. Families face financial struggles, language b...