HFRP News

Partnerships for Learning: Promising Practices in Integrating School and Out-of-School Time Program Supports

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:38:05 GMT

This new HFRP report aims to help out-of-school time (OST) program leaders, decision-makers, and funders to understand and implement effective OST–school partnerships for learning.

HFRP Director Heather Weiss invited to contribute guest post to the Education Sector blog, The Quick and Ed

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:37:39 GMT

HFRP Director Heather Weiss contributes guest post to the Education Sector blog, The Quick and Ed, about the importance of accessible data systems.

Taking Leadership, Innovating Change: Profiles in Family, School, and Community Engagement

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:15:16 GMT

Twelve examples of leading innovations in family engagement as an integral and effective strategy in systemic education reform from the National Family, School, and Community Engagement Working Group.

Complementary learning recommended as an integral part of ESEA reauthorization

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:10:46 GMT

One of 10 recommendations by the Center on Education Policy includes implementing a complementary learning approach to K–12 education.

Not Just an Add-On (Catalyst Chicago, January 2010)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:21:02 GMT

HFRP's Priscilla Little comments on the importance of out-of-school time to supplement students' learning in school.

Reframing Family Involvement in Education: Supporting Families to Support Educational Equity

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:46:11 GMT

This paper argues for policy efforts to increase education equity by supporting families.

Preparing Educators to Engage Families: Case Studies Using an Ecological Systems Framework, Second Edition

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:05:45 GMT

New book prepares teachers to partner families of elementary school children for student success and positive development.

New out-of-school time evaluations and research studies added to our bibliography

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:15:23 GMT

This update to our OST Bibliography includes several evaluations of vocational education programs for older youth.

Valuing Families as Partners (Early Childhood News)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:06:46 GMT

HFRP's M. Elena Lopez explores the benefits of creating strong partnerships between early childhood programs and families.

How to Develop a Logic Model for Districtwide Family Engagement Strategies

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:38:04 GMT

Step-by-step guide to help you understand and develop a logic model for districtwide family engagement efforts.