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Lewis, A. C., & Henderson, A. T. (1997). Urgent message: families crucial to school reform. Washington, DC: Center for Law and Education. ED418480.

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This report evolved from a national conversation about advancing parent and family involvement in school reform. Attendees represented key organizations and institutions involved in school reform, parent involvement, education, youth development, and research. Two questions framed the conversation: "What are the most powerful and effective approaches to your organization in improving student achievement?" and, "What are the most pressing issues and questions your organization is struggling with to improve student achievement through parent and community involvement and school reform efforts?" The authors do not claim to have answers, but they did gain insight into how to address the questions. From their responses, the authors and participants agreed families should be engaged in the reforms in three ways: as advocates, as full partners, and as participants. They highlight schools that have made headway in reform because of parent and community support and involvement. Although seven schools are highlighted as models, the authors caution that building parent and community support for school reforms is a unique process in each school because each school is unique.