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New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement

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New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement
This seminal review of the research examines the growing evidence that family and community connections with schools make a difference in student success. This review provides a synthesis of 51 studies about the impact of family and community involvement on student achievement as well as effective strategies for connecting schools, families, and community.
Citation: Henderson, A. T., & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A new wave of evidence: The impact of school, family, and community connections on student achievement. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.
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