by cambria | Jan 21, 2021 | What is family engagement?, Resources in English for Families, What is family engagement?
I was an educator in multiple settings before becoming a parent and have experienced family engagement on both ends of the spectrum. I have found myself focused on the same thing from either position: communication. As a classroom teacher, it was all about how to...
by cambria | Nov 16, 2020 | What is family engagement?, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, What is family engagement?
Let’s start by wondering who the families are that we serve and why families, schools and educators might want to partner. Seems like a no brainer, right? Maybe, but practices that are grounded in research and able to gain necessary funding and resources are too...
by cambria | Nov 5, 2020 | What is family engagement?, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, What is family engagement?
A number of education journals and news websites have focused on the subject of family engagement since hybrid and fully-remote schooling became the new normal this fall. Following are a few highlights and links to more information, starting with a recent article in...
by cambria | Sep 30, 2020 | What is family engagement?, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, What is family engagement?
If you ask a roomful of people to define family engagement, you often get a roomful of answers! I’ve found many people have their own definition, which is often informed by their own experience. This can be problematic! I mean, if one person in a school defines...
by cambria | Sep 22, 2020 | What is family engagement?, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, What is family engagement?
Welcome to the Massachusetts Statewide Family Engagement Center (MASFEC)! MASFEC strengthens the capacity of educators, families, and other supporters of children to collaborate for the well being and achievement of children in Massachusetts. When all partners...